Christmas has come early for Chipata Level One Hospital of Chipata compound in Lusaka after the public signal distributor TopStar Communications Company Limited donated a complete solar kit to the maternity ward at the hospital.
This was in support of the Lions Club of Kapila who had embarked on the rehabilitation of a maternity ward at the hospital. The Club decided to give the ward a fresh new look by adopting to paint the walls of the ward.
In a statement to Zambian Business Times – ZBT, TopStar Vice President Cliff Sichone who handed over the donation to the Sister-In-Charge thanked the Lions Club of Kapila members led by the District Governor for the efforts rendered in uplifting the lives of the patients especially women and children. Sichone further thanked the hospital management and staff for their dedication to serving the community of Chipata compound.
Sichone said his company operates and serves subscribers in communities like Chipata compound. He expressed happiness and said the little token of donation will help keep the patients, admitted to the ward entertained and abreast on current affairs through the many TV channels that TopStar carries on it’s network.
‘‘So I think we will be failing in out duties as TopStar if we don’t answer the call to help local communities and especially community members who are not well and are sick and need healing not just from their ailment but healing from the mind as well,’’ said Sichone.
He also stated that TV plays an important role in ensuring that people who are unwell do not feel neglected but are kept entertained. The donated solar kit includes a 24inch LED TV, solar panel, battery, satellite dish, four LED light bulbs, and a provision charging multiple cell phones.
