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Health Services & Solid Waste Management
Lydia Mutenda General Manager
Abel Kationdorozu Manager - Health Services & Solid Waste
Overview of The Health Services & Solid Waste Department
The department provides public and environmental health services essential for maintaining a safe and healthy living environment within the community. Surveillance is crucial in monitoring pollution and managing health involving assessment of health risks, preventing diseases, and controlling environmental pollution. The department makes every effort to involve local stakeholders and, utilizing a community-engaged approach, health initiatives are tailored to meet specific needs, promoting a healthier environment.
Solid Waste Management Services
The solid waste management section ensures proper disposal of solid and hazardous waste materials through services such as weekly refuse collection, street cleaning, litter picking, sidewalk cleaning, bulk refuse removal, material recovery at landfills, community cleanup campaigns, and stakeholder engagement.
Food Safety and Hygiene
The program encompasses a range of practices aimed at ensuring the safe handling, preparation, and consumption of food within the community. These practices include maintaining a healthy food supply chain, implementing food safety awareness programs, ensuring personal hygiene for food handlers, preventing spoilage, and understanding date labels.