Government has commissioned the Kankozhi Mini Hospital in Musele Ward of Kalumbila District, constructed at a cost of K4 million funded through the locally generated revenue under the 2024 Ward Development Fund (WDF).

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony in Kalumbila, Minister of Health, Alex Katakwe, said the project demonstrates the government’s commitment to decentralising healthcare services and bringing quality medical care closer to communities.

Dr Katakwe noted that the establishment of the mini hospital is in line with the 2022–2026 National Health Strategic Plan which prioritises strengthening primary healthcare services across the country.

He said for many years’ residents of Kankozhi and surrounding areas faced difficulties accessing medical services due to long distances to Bumi Mini Hospital and Lumwana District Hospital.

“The newly commissioned facility includes a fully furnished outpatient department, offices, laboratory and X-ray diagnostic equipment, as well as maternity equipment, “Dr. Katakwe said.