Zambia: Government to commission incinerator at Levy Mwanawasa UTH

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: April 27, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Government to commission incinerator at Levy Mwanawasa UTH

The Zambian government plans to commission an incinerator at the Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital (UTH). This initiative aims to improve medical waste management and enhance the country's health infrastructure. The project is part of a broader effort to modernize health facilities in Zambia.

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