26/09/2026
# # # 🌍 World Environmental Health Day 2026 – Kalulushi District Health Office # #
With the support from Austin Powder and Solar Explosives Kalulushi District Health Office joined other Environmental Health professionals, students from Kalulushi training Centre and stakeholders in Luanshya District to commemorate World Environmental Health Day under the theme:
"Environmental Health -Standing with Science to Protect Communities.”
The commemoration emphasized the importance of using scientific evidence, reliable information and innovation to identify environmental risks and protect communities. Key areas highlighted included safe water, sanitation and hygiene, food safety, pollution control, occupational health and safety, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, climate resilience and environmental sustainability.
The Provincial Health Director also encouraged Environmental Health practitioners to embrace technology and practical solutions, particularly in waste management and recycling, while strengthening surveillance, health education and community preparedness, especially ahead of the rainy season.
🌿 Together, we remain committed to prevention, evidence-based practice and protecting the health and wellbeing of our communities.
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