Absa Bank Zambia has pledged a donation to the Ministry of Health and the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) as part of relief efforts undertaken by the two organisations towards the COVID-19 crisis as well as the flooding in Luapula Province.
The donation is directed towards the purchase of 20 Oximeters to the Ministry of Health, who are leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Absa Bank Zambia Managing Director Mizinga Melu said this equipment is vital for attending to patients experiencing respiratory problems and assists in monitoring the oxygen and heartbeat levels of patients.
The Bank has also donated 500 roofing sheets and 200 blankets to the DMMU as part of the relief package towards victims of the recent floods in the Lunga District in Luapula Province.
The floods have caused damage to homes and schools leaving several families displaced and rendered homeless.
“At Absa, we believe that our role in society goes beyond our business performance but through our actions and contributions that enable our communities to access a better life, filled with possibilities. We pride ourselves at being an active force for good and changing people’s lives for the better”, She said.
Melu further stated that Absa Zambia realises the pressure on the Government to address all these calamities at the same time and hence the decision to support and compliment efforts.
“We appreciate that in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the additional responsibility of addressing the flood victims in Lunga District puts considerable pressure on the limited Government resources. As such, we see it fit as an organisation to do our part to ease some of the burden,” She added.
