Dirty public spaces could soon become a thing of the past in Salima as district leaders have rolled out a new campaign aimed at restoring cleanliness and protecting communities from diseases linked to poor sanitation.
Salima District Council on Friday launched Executive Order No. 2 on Sanitation and Hygiene in Public Places during an event held at Senga Bay Beach, where leaders called for collective action to keep the district clean.
The launch, held under the theme “Cleaner Spaces, Healthier Lives for Salima”, started with a community clean-up exercise from Senga Bay Market.
Government officials, political leaders, faith leaders and community members joined hands to remove litter from public places as a symbol of their commitment to the campaign.
Speaking to Malawi24, Salima District Council Chairperson and guest of honour Fazili Adam urged residents to take responsibility for keeping their surroundings clean, saying sanitation should become everyone’s daily duty rather than the government’s responsibility alone.
“Environmental cleanliness is essential for preventing diseases and promoting healthier communities,” Fazili said.
He also said the council would extend the sanitation campaign to villages across the district.
Salima District Commissioner Thokozile Munthali Chingeni thanked community members and development partners for participating in the clean-up exercise.
She said the council remains committed to improving sanitation and revealed plans to construct modern market infrastructure to strengthen hygiene standards and create a healthier trading environment.
Chingeni also appealed to residents to work together in protecting the environment by ensuring they maintain cleanliness in their communities.
Salima Central East Ward councillor Joel Chigona encouraged people in his area to take part in sanitation activities.
The clean-up exercise brought together officials from Lilongwe Water Board, the Department of Agriculture, the Ministry of Health, members of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), faith leaders, and community members.
The sanitation campaign and official launch were supported by the New Building Society (NBS) Bank, Tam Tam Health Ginger, Standard Bank, local lodges, and other financial partners.
Salima District Council on Friday launched Executive Order No. 2 on Sanitation and Hygiene in Public Places during an event held at Senga Bay Beach, where leaders called for collective action to keep the district clean.
The launch, held under the theme “Cleaner Spaces, Healthier Lives for Salima”, started with a community clean-up exercise from Senga Bay Market.
Government officials, political leaders, faith leaders and community members joined hands to remove litter from public places as a symbol of their commitment to the campaign.
Speaking to Malawi24, Salima District Council Chairperson and guest of honour Fazili Adam urged residents to take responsibility for keeping their surroundings clean, saying sanitation should become everyone’s daily duty rather than the government’s responsibility alone.
“Environmental cleanliness is essential for preventing diseases and promoting healthier communities,” Fazili said.
He also said the council would extend the sanitation campaign to villages across the district.
Salima District Commissioner Thokozile Munthali Chingeni thanked community members and development partners for participating in the clean-up exercise.
She said the council remains committed to improving sanitation and revealed plans to construct modern market infrastructure to strengthen hygiene standards and create a healthier trading environment.
Chingeni also appealed to residents to work together in protecting the environment by ensuring they maintain cleanliness in their communities.
Salima Central East Ward councillor Joel Chigona encouraged people in his area to take part in sanitation activities.
The clean-up exercise brought together officials from Lilongwe Water Board, the Department of Agriculture, the Ministry of Health, members of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), faith leaders, and community members.
The sanitation campaign and official launch were supported by the New Building Society (NBS) Bank, Tam Tam Health Ginger, Standard Bank, local lodges, and other financial partners.
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