Chipata City Council says it has handed over a dental chair valued at K119, 950, to Chipata District Hospital, using resources from the 2024 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation.
According to the Council, the equipment is expected to significantly improve oral health services by enhancing efficiency, reducing patient waiting times, and improving the overall quality of dental care provided at the hospital.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Hospital Senior Medical Officer In-Charge, Dr. Emmanuel Kameya expressed gratitude for the support rendered through the CDF.
“The addition of this dental chair to our facility is a significant boost to our dental department. It will greatly enhance our capacity to attend to patients more efficiently and in a more comfortable environment.”
“We commend the Constituency Development Fund Committee and Chipata City Council for prioritizing health service delivery,” Dr. Kameya stated.
Dr. Kameya further noted that the hospital has been experiencing increased demand for dental services and the new equipment will help reduce waiting times and improve patient outcomes.
And Council Assistant Public Relations Officer, Tyson Mlauzi said investments in health infrastructure and equipment continue to be a key priority in promoting accessible and quality healthcare services in the district.
“The procurement and delivery of the dental chair reflects the Council’s continued commitment to strengthening healthcare service delivery within the district.
“The Council remains dedicated to ensuring that CDF resources are channeled towards projects that directly improve the well-being of residents,” he said.
“The handover of this dental chair marks yet another milestone in the collaborative efforts between the Council and local health institutions to improve service delivery and community welfare.”
