By Dalitso Kampira
Thyolo District Commissioner (DC), Hudson Kuphanga, has called on communities in Bvumbwe to adhere to sanitation and hygiene practices to prevent a cholera outbreak as the rainy season slowly approaches.
Thyolo DC Hudson Kuphanga taking part in the clean up exercise PIC Dalitso Kampira
The DC made the remarks during a Clean-Up exercise held at Bvumbwe Market, aimed at ensuring cleanliness in markets under the Presidential Initiative Campaign, "Clean-Up Campaign."
"We are here at Bvumbwe market for the clean-up exercise as a way of emulating what the President has started. We should sweep our premises and remain clean so that diseases like cholera do not catch us," said Kuphanga.
The DC also stressed the importance of involving youths in such exercises as a way of instilling discipline among them.
"This is also a way of instilling discipline among the youths. We want to pass the message to them that cleanliness is next to godliness by involving them in these activities, thereby molding them into good citizens. This is why we involved 'Gibo Pearson' in the exercise to give them morale, showing that we really care for them as a district," he said.
He further urged stakeholders, especially tea estates, to join Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, citing that the district faces numerous challenges. Kuphanga pointed to Nchima Estate as a good example worthy of emulation.
The Chairperson for Bvumbwe Market, Councillor Edrissa Gausi, emphasized their commitment to following sanitation and hygiene measures.
"As Bvumbwe Market, we continue to enforce cleanliness laws both in the market and in our homes. We educate people on the importance of keeping the market and its surroundings clean to prevent outbreaks of diseases like cholera, which often arise from poor hygienic conditions," said Gausi.
The exercise attracted various council members and stakeholders such as Nchima Estate and NBS Bank, and was spiced up with music from well-known artist Gibo Pearson.
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