Health Minister Tours UTH with Call for Improved Care and Service

By Patricia Banda Health Minister, ROMA CHILENGI has directed the University Teaching Hospitals -UTH- Management to improve patient care and service delivery. Professor CHILENGI says he is concerned by reports that some patients spend more than 5 hours waiting to be attended to. He has since directed senior management to ensure that health workers attend to patients promptly, in line with the provisions of the health facility’s Service Charter. Professor CHILENGI has noted that the UTH has for a long time featured negatively in public reports, and there is need to change the narrative. He was speaking today after touring the UTH water systems, electrical installations and G21 and G22 adult wards, which are undergoing renovations. Professor CHILENGI has further called for reliable 24-hour water supply, stressing that water is critical to the provision of quality health services and should not be subjected to rationing. And Senior Medical Superintendent for Adult Hospitals, CHARLES MBEWE said works to connect an additional water supply line are underway. Dr MBEWE said some water pipes have already been laid as part of the project.