Zambia: First Lady Receives Hospital Beds and Sewing Machines

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 30, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: First Lady Receives Hospital Beds and Sewing Machines

The supplied content provides no details about the First Lady of Zambia receiving hospital beds and sewing machines. It does not identify the donors, give the number of items, or state where the equipment will be used.

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