President Hichilema challenges councils to improve health service delivery

Councils challenged to improve health service delivery.

Ensure rural and urban communities participate in planning and delivery of health services

President Hakainde Hichilema commissioned Chifubu Level One Hospital in Ndola District of the Copperbelt Province, assuring the citizens that the administration is dedicated to making sure that the quality of service delivery improves in the nation utilizing the available resources&nbsp;

President Hakainde Hichilema Commissions Chifubu Level One Hospital In Ndola

Improve the quality and availability of micro community level care and health services

Minister of Sports, Youth and Arts Elvis Nkandu said that Government is in the process of rehabilitating and constructing mini sports stadia at national, provincial and district level.

Zambian prioritises sports infrastructure development as an essential aspect of sports development.

Build sustainable sports structures and programmes in line with UNDP 2030 Agenda

&nbsp;Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator&rsquo;s office, held a workshop aimed at empowering women to help close the gender gap and increase women participation around the globe by creating platform like such workshops where women can network and help one another&nbsp;

Zambia hosts Workshop on Women IN Foreign Policy

Empower Zambian women and young people through providing free education, access to land, business opportunities, meaningful employment and participation in governance

Government has launched a new citizens&rsquo; empowerment program in the transport sector where 140 vehicles &nbsp;have been given as loans to citizens from the 10 Provinces. The transport empowerment program will enhance the entrepreneurial spirit among citizens&rsquo; especially young people so that they value themselves and not be misled by politicians.

Transport empowerment program launched

Encourage the young generation to see their value and prevent then from being used for violence during elections

The Ministry of Education has delayed the issuing of acceptance letters to the recently recruited teachers as they are in process of scrutinizing &nbsp;the credentials of the applicants to ensure they are qualified enough to bring quality education.

Newly Recruited Teachers’ Credentials Being Scrutinized

Improve quality and range of education courses available, combined with respectable education facilities

The ministry of education recruited 465 teachers with disabilities who applied during the 2023 teacher recruitment exercise making sure that all people are represented &nbsp;in the public sector&nbsp;

Teacher Recruitment: ZAPD praises Government

No Zambian should be discriminated based on creed, tribe, gender, physical ability or political affiliation

Government through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has introduced the Urban Price Shock Emergency Cash Transfer to alleviate economic challenges faced by vulnerable communities which was launched in Kabwe

Government introduces price shock cash transfer for vulnerable people

Improve social cash transfers

Government has reduced interest rates on student loans from 15 to 10 percent effective January 2024

Student Loans Interest Rate Reduced

Track and address challenges that girl children face to ensure equal access to education

The government secured internships for 600 students in the US.

Government facilitates internship opportunities for students

Develop education-industry linkages and foster innovation and entrepreneurship

Teaching service Commision (TCZ) officially started the process of hiring 4500 teachers.

Government starts recruiting teachers

Respect, support, empower and reward our teachers, tutors and lecturers

The government purchased bulk medical supplies from Egypt to improve accessibility of medicines in Zambia's hospitals.

Government Procures Bulk medical supplies to boost healthcare sector

Ensure secure, utilised, accounted for health care inputs to eventually be self-sufficient

ZICTA Installs 12,120 Computers At 500 Schools in collaboration with Ministry of Education

ZICTA Installs 12,120 Computers At 500 Schools

Promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in schools

The government released 72- million Kwacha to clear outstanding retirement benefits to former workers at the Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority which has been outstanding for the last year 15-years.

The Government of Zambia clears TAZARA retirees’ outstanding benefits.

Improve the adequacy of retirement benefits

President Hichilema assented to the National Pensions Scheme Bill which provides for an option to claim one off-age benefit by a member under the prescribed minimum pensionable age of 36 under the existing fund.

President Hichilema assent to the National Pensions Scheme Bill

Reform pension system administrative efficiency

&nbsp;Six Zambian doctors travel to India to conduct kidney transplants as part of a government exchange program aimed to facilitate the transfer of skills.

Six Zambian doctors travel to India to conduct kidney transplants as part of a government exchange program aimed to facilitate the transfer of skills.

Ensure training of health personnel meets international standards

The Hakainde Hichilema Innovation Fund, an ICT innovation fund which is between Government and Huawei has been launched. Through the fund, youths will get scholarships for ICT innovation and an innovation hub will be set up at the National Technology Business Centre (NTBC) to be housed at Government Complex in Lusaka

Innovation and ICT fund between government and Huawei  launched.

Investing in educational facilities that offer training in the field of science and technology

The Ministry of Education launched the first Symposium for Secondary Education meant to promote the evaluation of education standards and assessment of the curriculum.

The government of Zambia hosts symposium for Secondary Education to promote the evaluation of education standards and assessment of the curriculum.

Align the content of the educational curriculum with the needs of industry

Minister of Health launched the 2022-2026 digital health strategy to reform digital health governance and develop digital workforce capabilities.

Government launches 2022-2026 digital health strategy

Introduce policies to improve health financing resources

The Zambian Government launched an almost USD $6 billion Water Investment Programme, aimed to provide access to clean water and decent sanitation.

Zambia Water Investment Programme launched

Enhance M&E for WASH expenditures

The government of Zambia has fully funded the Examinations Council of Zambia in readiness for the year &nbsp;2022 Examinations.

The government funded Examinations Council of Zambia in readiness for 2022 Examinations.

Increase the share of education in the national budget

The government through the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development disbursed 5,057,939.83 Kwacha to three Local Authorities for the purpose of construction, development and maintenance of sanitary facilities

Government released over five million Kwacha to three for the construction, development and maintenance of sanitary facilities

Increase budget allocation for water and sanitation and release such allocation timely

The government allocates student bursaries for 1000 students under the CDF Sponsorship.&nbsp;

1000 students get CDF Sponsorship

Reform the bursary and student loan system

25 New Community Welfare Assistance Committees (CWACs) In Mwansabombwe District were elected Into Office.

25 New Community Welfare Assistance Committees (CWACs) In Mwansabombwe District elected Into Office.

Promote a culture of meritocracy for appointments to national positions

The Local Government Association of Zambia ( LGAZ ) with support from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities launched the Partnerships for Municipal Innovation of Women in Local Leadership programme.

Partnerships for Municipal Innovation of Women in Local Leadership programme launched.

Strive for gender equality in government representation

The government released K1.46 billion for social protection programmes.

K1.46 billion released for social protection programmes.

Depoliticise the social cash transfer scheme

Hakainde Hichilema held a meeting with the University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers Union.

Hakainde Hichilema held a meeting with University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers Union.

Provide a consultative and non-confrontational platform for government to engage with professors, teachers, scholars and students

Ministry of Health develops disaster risk recovery guidelines.

Ministry of Health develops disaster risk recovery guidelines.

Put in place policies that will address the effects of pandemics like COVID-19

Reform diversification of retirement income sources

&nbsp;Government allocated 41 million Kwacha to the men and women&rsquo;s senior national football teams.

41 million Kwacha allocated to the men and women’s senior national football teams.

Identify and develop support mechanisms, strategies and programmes to achieve 2020-2030 sport policy framework

Reform investment mandates to avoid white elephant projects

Introduce partial withdrawal of pension contributions for specific purposes

Introduce work and saving incentives

Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation convenes discussions geared towards the launch of a water Investment Framework.

Launch of a Water Investment Framework

Revive the WASH sector advisory group

Develop incentives for industry players to take on students and graduates

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in&nbsp; Zambia (CIDRZ) signs MOU with &nbsp;the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI)

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Councils challenged to improve health service delivery.