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LCC gives NHA seven days ultimatum to improve sanitary conditions in Indeco house
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has given National Housing Authority (NHA) seven days ultimatum to improve sanitary conditions in INDECO House situated along Cairo Road, Lusaka or have the building closed.
The inspection carried out by Council Public Health Inspectors on 20th June, 2018 identified that the building fail short of the public health standards.
The inspection revealed that the building is so dirty or so verminous, dirty toilets, blocked sanitary pipes and insufficient supply of water thereby exposing tenants to risks of contracting diseases.
This scenario has compelled LCC to issue an ultimatum to NHA to make improvements.
The action is in line with the Public Health Act Chapter 295, Section 67(b) and (m) together read with the Public Health Act (Drainage and Latrines) Regulations 58 and 84.
LCC has directed NHA to thoroughly cleanse all toilets of the building and maintain hygiene standards at all times.
NHA must also ensure that all blocked sanitary pipes on all floors of the building are unblocked and repaired.
Other work requirements are that all toilets must be supplied with sufficient water at all times and provide water storage containers to store water for use in times of erratic supply.
The local authority is appealing to other property owners to make sure that their properties comply with public health standards at all times.
This is contained in a statement issued to QTV News by LCC Acting Public Relations Manager George Sichimba.