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Government has commissioned the newly constructed facility at Lusaka Trust Hospital, reaffirming government’s commitment to strengthening the country’s healthcare sector through investment in modern medical infrastructure.
Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, said government recognized that quality healthcare delivery was dependent on modern infrastructure capable of supporting efficient, accessible, and patient-centered medical services.
Kangwa said this during the commissioning ceremony held in Lusaka on Thursday.
“Investments in health infrastructure remain critical to improving healthcare outcomes and enhancing public confidence in the health system,” he said.
He commended Lusaka Trust Hospital for complementing government’s efforts to provide quality healthcare services to the people of Zambia, adding that the expansion reflected the growing importance of public-private collaboration in the health sector.
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Speaking at the same event, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Chief Executive Officer, MCornwell Muleya, said the development of the facility represented an investment of approximately US$6 million.
“The milestone has been achieved through the collaborative efforts of the hospital board, management, IDC as a shareholder, key financial partners, and other stakeholders,” Muleya said.
He added that the project aligned with Zambia’s National Health Strategic priorities, including strengthening healthcare infrastructure, improving access to quality healthcare, and advancing universal health coverage.
Meanwhile, Lusaka Trust Hospital Board Chairperson Chabala Lumbwe said the hospital’s vision was to be a significant contributor to the national policy of providing quality health services of international standards for people living in Zambia.
“The new facility demonstrates the institution’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and improved patient care,” Lumbwe said.
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