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The government has raised concerns over the deteriorating hygiene conditions in trading areas within Lusaka’s Central Business District (CBD), particularly during the ongoing rainy season.
Lusaka Province Minister, Sheal Mulyata, identified Chacha, Freedom, and Lumumba Roads as areas that were becoming increasingly filthy, posing a health risk.
Speaking during a meeting with City Market traders at her office on Tuesday, Mulyata warned that if the situation continued unchecked, the city faces a heightened risk of cholera outbreaks.
“With the rainy season underway, operating in this manner puts the city at risk of cholera. This is why the government has initiated stakeholder engagement meetings to reach a consensus on steps needed to prevent calamities associated with poor hygiene,” she said.
Mulyata encouraged open dialogue, urging stakeholders to propose solutions to ensure trading areas were safe for traders and customers.
She also directed shop owners to collaborate with the Lusaka City Council by placing bins at shop entrances and restricting the sale of perishable goods like fruits and vegetables in front of shops.
“The Lusaka City Council must clean the streets and work with shop owners every Monday and Friday. Additionally, the Council should patrol Chacha, Freedom, and Lumumba Roads to ensure compliance,” Mulyata stated.
She said the government aimed to improve sanitation and reduce health risks during this critical season.
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