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First Lady receives 200 hospital beds

Donation from Chinese Chamber of Commerce aims to improve maternal health delivery in Zambia.

First Lady Mutinta Hichilema received 200 hospital beds and 200 sewing machines in Lusaka today. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Zambia (CCCZ) donated the beds to improve maternal health delivery. The sewing machines are intended to support women through skills empowerment.

Mrs. Hichilema stated that the donation was a gesture aimed at improving healthcare services. The CCCZ's contribution directly supports the government's efforts to enhance the quality of care for mothers across the country.

The hospital beds will be distributed to facilities across Zambia. The sewing machines will be used in skills development programs for women, fostering economic independence.

Why it mattersZambian women will benefit from improved maternal healthcare and skills empowerment initiatives.