World Vision Zambia Hands Over K19.8 million Worth of WASH and Health Infrastructure in Isoka, Muchinga Province
For Immediate Release
Lusaka, Zambia – Thursday, December 11, 2025: – World Vision Zambia Limited, with support from the United Kingdom Supporters, has handed over K19.8 million worth of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and Health infrastructure to the Government of Zambia and local communities in Isoka District.
This significant investment, in Luswepo and Suwila Communities, represents a strategic effort to address water scarcity and reduce preventable health risks associated with unsafe water and poor sanitation, particularly among children and women.
According to the 2024 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey, 32% of rural households lack access to basic water services, while 64% do not have adequate sanitation facilities, highlighting the urgency of such interventions.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, World Vision Zambia Integrated Programmes Director, Wezi Kaira, emphasized the life-changing potential of the investment.
“WASH in all settings is a fundamental to the well-being of children and their communities. Water restores livelihoods and creates an enabling environment for children to thrive,” says Mr. Kaira.
Key Infrastructure Handed Over:
The infrastructure, developed under the Integrated WASH Program (IWASH), aims to bridge critical gaps across households, health facilities, and schools:
Community Water Coverage:
Drilled 59 boreholes and installed 11 standard water systems and 13 mini-water systems. These efforts have increased water coverage in the area to over 68%, providing reliable access to clean water for approximately 8,950 residents.
Maternal Health Focus: Significant investments have been made to strengthen Maternal and Child Health (MNCH) services:
At Chinyonga Rural Health Post, constructed a Maternity Annex, an ablution block and 1x2 staff housing block, supporting safer deliveries and recovery for 4,160 people.
Chapemba Rural Health Post, an ablution block, medical waste incinerator, and a 1x2 three bedroomed staff housing have been provided.
Essential equipment, including hospital delivery beds has been supplied to enhance services.
Education School Sanitation: Ablution facilities were constructed at Kapililonga, Kalungu, Chinyansi Primary Schools, and Sansamwenje Secondary School, serving nearly 3,000 learners. These facilities are vital for promoting hygiene and increasing school attendance, especially among adolescent girls.
Speaking on behalf of the Government, Muchinga Province Minister, Hon. Njavwa Simutowe, praised the partnership with World Vision and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to improving WASH and health services.
“Access to clean, safe water and maternal health services is essential for infection prevention and improving outcomes. Furthermore, it raises hygiene standards within our health institutions,” says Hon. Simutowe.
Headman Chapemba admitted the community never imagined such beautiful infrastructure would come to their area.
He described the past hardship: “We walked about 7 kilometers to the nearest hospital for many years. It was especially challenging for expectant women, resulting in more home deliveries,” he says. “Now, God has answered our prayer and restored hope for a better life.”