Q FM Africa's Modern Radio
Bishop Eddie Chomba
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting prudent initiatives aimed to increase public access to safe water and improved sanitation.
Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Development Permanent Secretary Bishop Eddie Chomba explains that the quest for increased access to safe water forms part of the government’s vision to improve health outcomes for economic growth and development.
He says Zambia has recorded out very encouraging improvements over the years in the water sector.
Bishop Chomba notes that Zambia has made progress in providing quality water to its citizens by reducing the number of people using unimproved sources of drinking water.
He indicates that the Ministry has developed guidelines for managing drinking quality water in a manner that will ensure maximum protection of the public’s health.