President Hichilema pledges upgrade of Mooya Health…

President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his commitment to upgrading Mooya Health Post in Bweengwa, Monze District, into a Level One Hospital, with plans to construct additional infrastructure aimed at improving the provision of quality healthcare services. Speaking during a tour of the facility on April 17, 2026, the President said the upgrade will include key components such as a mortuary and modern medical equipment to meet the growing health needs of the community. The Head of State noted that the health post was initially constructed by his family using personal resources, long before he assumed public office, as a demonstration of his dedication to improving healthcare and giving back to his home area.

President Hichilema emphasized the importance of community-driven development, urging citizens to remember their roots and contribute to national progress using their own resources. “Let us all remember where we come from and work together with government in driving development across various sectors,” he said. He added that the facility’s earlier reopening had faced setbacks due to political challenges at the time, which discouraged private citizens from undertaking such initiatives.

“Political issues affected the early reopening of this clinic because some people did not believe that individuals could support such developments. Today, people are free to invest in their communities,” the President stated. The President further encouraged professionals, businesspeople, and civil servants to take an active role in supporting development initiatives in their respective home areas.

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“Businessmen, permanent secretaries, and anyone with means should remember where they come from and contribute to uplifting their communities,” he said. First Lady Mutinta Hichilema also expressed happiness at seeing the facility operational and saving lives, describing it as a meaningful way for the family to give back to the community. “As a family, we are happy to see this project making a difference and saving lives.

This is our way of giving back to the community that raised us,” she said. Meanwhile, the facility in-charge Melody Shamainda thanked the President for his continued support towards the construction and improvement of the health post, noting that it serves a catchment population of over 5,000 people.

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