Better Water, Hygiene for Schools
Government and NGO collaboration to safeguard student health and learning By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 – 12th February 2026 The Government of Zambia has partnered with international NGO Splash to improve access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in urban schools. The initiative is aimed at providing better water and hygiene facilities to safeguard the health and learning environment of students. Dr. Kelvin Mambwe, Permanent Secretary for Educational Services, said the partnership marks a milestone in strengthening learning environments. Dr. Mambwe welcomed the collaboration, describing it as a critical step toward achieving sustainable development goals and ensuring public investments deliver lasting benefits to communities, Dr. Mambwe added. “The signing of this MoU reflects our shared commitment to ensuring every child learns in a safe, healthy, and dignified environment,” Dr. Mambwe said. “The partnership will deliver measurable improvements in scho...