Mwense Hospital gets new children’s ward

Government has commissioned a 25 bed capacity children’s ward at Mwense District Hospital constructed under capital projects infrastructure development. Mwense District Commissioner, Happystone Mwape, who commissioned the ward, said the facility is part of the government’s…

Government has commissioned a 25 bed capacity children’s ward at Mwense District Hospital constructed under capital projects infrastructure development.

Mwense District Commissioner, Happystone Mwape, who commissioned the ward, said the facility is part of the government’s broader commitment to improving the quality of health services.

Mr Mwape said government’s determination to improve the quality of health services includes expansion of infrastructure, improved working environment for health workers and accessible medical attention to all citizens.

He urged the hospital administrative team and health workers to ensure that the hospital infrastructure including the new children’s ward are maintained.

Mr Mwape thanked the residents of Mwense District for being patient as the ward was being constructed.

“As government, we know that there are so many needs that need attention but we need to celebrate the progress made,” he said.

And receiving the ward on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Mwense Town Council Secretary, Dulani Phiri thanked the government saying the ward had come at a time when there was need to improve health services for the children.

Mr Phiri added the construction of the children’s ward is an indication of government’s commitment to improving access to quality health services for the citizens.

“The commissioning of this ward is a major milestone in improving healthcare as government strived to enhance child health,” he said.

Meanwhile, residents who witnessed the handover ceremony, expressed delight saying the children’s ward will help promote the dignity of children as they access health services.

A resident, Lazarus Mulenga, narrated that previously, children could be mixed with adults in wards, a situation he described as unconducive.

“Before the ward was constructed, children could be mixed with adults in admission wards and I feel that situation posed a danger to their already ill health,” he said.