Chongwe- Monday 13th July,2026
Chongwe Municipal Council, through its Water and Sanitation Engineering Department, today led a multi-sectoral field visit to selected schools, health facilities and communities across Chongwe District as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services.
The field visit, spearheaded by Water and Sanitation Engineer Mweze Mweze Mweze , brought together key stakeholders including BORDA Zambia, Viva con Agua, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation, the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) and the District Education Board Secretary (DEBS) Office.
The visit provided an opportunity for stakeholders to engage directly with communities, assess existing WASH infrastructure, identify service gaps, and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges affecting access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene in schools, health facilities, and surrounding communities.
Speaking during the visit, Water and Sanitation Engineer Mweze Mweze emphasized the importance of collaborative planning in developing practical and sustainable WASH interventions that respond to the needs of local communities.
He noted that the information gathered through the assessments will contribute to designing evidence-based solutions that improve public health, enhance learning environments and build resilient communities across Chongwe District.
The joint exercise also reinforced the value of partnerships between government institutions and development partners in addressing WASH challenges.
Through site inspections, discussions with community members and technical assessments, stakeholders identified priority areas that will inform future interventions aimed at expanding access to quality water supply and improved sanitation services.
Chongwe Municipal Council remains committed to working closely with cooperating partners and government institutions to promote sustainable WASH services that improve the well-being and quality of life of residents.
The Council extends its appreciation to BORDA Zambia, Viva con Agua and all participating stakeholders for their continued support and shared commitment to improving water, sanitation and hygiene services throughout the district.
