Zambian govt sends 200 metric tons of maize to Luanshya district to fight hunger situation
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The Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit in Zambia has released 200 metric tons of relief maize to Luanshya district in response to the hunger situation in the district. The Minister in the Office of the Vice President, Sylvia Chalikosa flagged off the relief distribution exercise on April 5.
Sylvia Chalikosa said the government is aware of the hunger situation in the country as a result of the dry spells which are experienced in most parts of the country and will ensure relief is distributed to all the affected areas. She added that President Edgar Lungu does not want to see anyone dying of hunger and hence directed the DMMU to ensure that no one is left behind regardless of their political affiliation, as reported by Lusaka Times.
Acting Luanshya District Commissioner, Deoden Lupasha has thanked the government for quickly coming to the aid of the people adding that the relief has come at the right time.
On the other hand, Chalikosa said that everyone should participate in keeping Zambia clean and healthy, as demonstrated by President Edgar Lungu. She appealed to the community of Luanshya to ensure they complement government effort by ensuring that all drainages are unblocked, instead of waiting for DMMU to respond to such.
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