By Margret Praise Kalua

Nkhata Bay, August 22, Mana: District Nutrition Officer for Nkhata Bay, Madalo Mohammad has hailed Feed the Children for equipping people with knowledge and skills in sanitation and hygiene.

Speaking on Monday during Feed the Children’s orientation meeting on its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program, Mohammad said the program was essential to Nkhata Bay as it was one of the hotspots for cholera which recently hit the country.

She said the WASH program will complement the council’s efforts in curbing diseases that are caused by poor hygiene and sanitation practices.

“We want to reach out to many people in the communities with WASH messages so that they have knowledge on what to do to prevent cases of cholera and other waterborne diseases in future,” she said.

Cluster Coordinator for Feed the Children, Chimwemwe Nyasulu said improved water hygiene and sanitation is key to ensuring a healthy population.

He said Feed the Children has trained district nutrition coordination committee (DNCC) members to advocate for increased positive behavior change toward WASH practices.