By Vincent Khonje, MANA
Plan International has pumped in K55 million in supporting district preventive interventions as more efforts are being put into the fight against the spread of Coronavirus in Kasungu.
On Friday, Child Centered Organisation donated Personal Preventive Equipment (PPE) to Kasungu District Hospital after donating the same items to health facilities in Kasungu north which is its catchment area.
Plan International Kasungu Area Manager, Chris Katutu said the organisation decided to donate the most wanted equipment in the fight in order to protect health workers.
“We have donated PPE to make sure the medical staffs at the district hospital are protected. If the staff feels protected then it will be able to protect the communities as we fight Covid-19,” he explained.
The PPE are worth K7 million but the organisation has supported trainings of medical staff, meetings, contact tracing and awareness altogether costing K55million.
Director of Health and Social Services (DHSS) for Kasungu, Dr Emmanuel Golombe said he was happy with the response by partners in the district which has made the district to be well prepared.
“The district is now well prepared to fight the spread of Coronavirus and the actual handling of possible cases thanks to our partners. Apart from intensifying preventive measures, we have very well trained personnel and relevant facilities,” he pointed out.
The items that Plan International donated include N95 masks, heavy duty coveralls, safety goggles, gumboots, gloves, surgical caps, hand sanitizers, infrared thermometers and disposable overalls.
Meanwhile the district has strengthened contact tracing and surveillance and so far 29 people have been followed up and 26 were discharged.
One person who showed symptoms was discharged after tests came out negative.
