LCC gives 7 – day ultimatum to NHA to improve sanitary condition at INDECO building
By Staff Reporter
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has given National Housing Authority (NHA) seven days ultimatum to improve sanitary conditions in INDECO House situated along Cairo Road, Lusaka or have the building closed.
LCC acting public relations manager George Sichimba said the inspection carried out by Council Public Health Inspectors on 20th June, 2018 found that the building fell short of the public health standards.
“The inspection revealed that the building is so dirty or so verminous, dirty toilets, blocked sanitary pipes and insufficient supply of water thereby exposing tenants to risks of contracting diseases. This scenario has compelled LCC to issue an ultimatum to NHA to make improvements,” said sichimba
He said the action is in line with the Public Health Act Chapter 295, Section 67(b) and (m) together read with the Public Health Act (Drainage and Latrines) Regulations 58 and 84.
Sichimba also said LCC has directed NHA to thoroughly cleanse all toilets of the building and maintain hygiene standards at all times.
“NHA must also ensure that all blocked sanitary pipes on all floors of the building are unblocked and repaired. Other work requirements are that all toilets must be supplied with sufficient water at all times and provide water storage containers to store water for use in times of erratic supply,” he said
He added that the local authority is appealing to other property owners to make sure that their properties comply with public health standards at all times.
