WaterAid Zambia Ures Stakeholders To Promote Hygiene Behavious Change Campaign

WaterAid Zambia has urged all stakeholders to scale up the hygiene behavior change campaign, which is aimed at improving access to clean water and sanitation facilities.

Organization Hygiene Officer, Kachusha Nkosha said WaterAid has since convened a workshop in Lusaka, dubbed; the Hygiene Behavior Change for national, provincial level and partners, including the Zambia NGO WASH Forum, marking a significant step towards improving hygiene practices across the country.

Ms. Nkosha emphasized the importance of the campaign in promoting sustainable hygiene behaviors, particularly in schools, healthcare and Community settings.

Ms. Nkosha noted that WaterAid Zambia, with a presence in the country for over 50 years, has been instrumental in responding to droughts and ensuring access to essential WASH services.

“The organization’s new strategy, “Beyond WASH,” focuses on financing WASH and integrating it into public health programs, namely safe motherhood, child health, Nutrition, and public health security, aiming for a resilient and healthy Zambia by 2028,” Ms. Nkosha asserted.

She stated that the Katuba Campaign aims to raise awareness and encourage positive hygiene practices to combat public health emergencies and improve overall community health.

“The campaign aims to address the challenges faced by marginalized groups, ensuring that no one is left behind.”

“WaterAid Zambia’s efforts in Monze, Kazungula, Nkeyema, and other regions have demonstrated the impact of effective WASH interventions,” she added.

Ms. Nkosha further said the organization continues to supplement Government efforts and work with partners from the NGO WASH Forum to model and scale successful WASH practices.

She called for collective efforts to create resilient environments and reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases.

The Workshop brought together representatives from Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, academia, and the private sector, highlighting the collaborative effort required to achieve the campaign’s objectives.

This is contained in a statement made available by Zambia NGO WASH Forum Communications Officer, Banger Naviley.