Zambia: The government of Zambia has delivered a new and modern X-ray machine to Mbala General Hospital. The hospital premesis in the in Northern Province has received this donation after a significant wait.
The addition of the new machine will help in improving hospital service delivery for the members of the community. Mbala District Commissioner Jestus Sikazwe has extended his gratitude to the government for the X Ray Machine.
The procurement of the state of the art X-ray machine in the district is a cause of celebration for the people. The members of the community have been looking forward to get access to more world class facilities in local hospitals.
Mbala District Commissioner made his remarks at Mbala General Hospital on Tuesday. At the time, He was receiving the machine on the behalf of the hospital. Sikazwe claimed that it was gratifying to receive an x-ray machine at a time when the district has had no x-ray machine since 2019.
The District Commissioner also praised the government for prioritising the health sector and improving the welfare of the Zambian people. The healthcare development has been a major victory for the people of the country.
“This development underscores the President’s commitment to uplifting healthcare standards, especially in rural areas,” District Commissioner Sikazwe said.
Furthermore, Mbala General Hospital Medical Superintendent, Emmanuel Sibale, has described the provision of a new x-ray machine as a relief not only to the general hospital but to the general public as well.
“The machine will therefore ease the burden on both patients and hospital staff, before these people used to access these services in Mpulungu and Senga Hill,” Dr Sibale explained.
He has since thanked everyone who was involved in pushing for the provision of the X-ray machine.
Dr Sibale said the X-ray machine is expected to reduce the financial challenges for the general hospital and patients that were referred to access services from Mpulungu and Senga Hill district hospitals.