Let’s fight Covid-19 together – MP hopeful

ONE of the PF aspiring candidates for the Kabwata parliamentary seat Danny Yenga has flagged off the disinfection exercise of all schools in the constituency.

Under this programme, Mr Yenga is targeting to disinfect over 60 public and private schools in the constituency.

Mr. Yenga said the exercise is to supplement the government's efforts in combating the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic.

Speaking during the flagging off exercise at Mkandwire Basic School where he did his primary education, Mr. Yenga said the fight against Covid-19 must not be left to the government alone but that it must be everyone's responsibility.

He said the pandemic should not be politicised because it is public health issue.

“Covid-19 is a public health issue and should not be treated as a political issue. We want to be part of the solution to minimise the spread of this disease. Of course we cannot eradicate it, but we can minimise its spread.”

Mr Yenga said it was important to disinfect schools in the constituency to ensure pupils are protected from the coronavirus pandemic.

He has also urged the corporate world in the constituency to join hands in the fight against coronavirus.

He challenged politicians to come on board to ensure the battle against Covid-19 is won.

Mr Yenga said he wanted to be part and parcel of what President Edgar Lungu was preaching about in terms of delivering development to the people.

“I may be aspiring to be an MP but the first thing is that I should be preaching development and the eradication of this pandemic. Even as we tour the constituency, we will be very clear that there is Covid and we must adhere to health preventing measures,” Mr Yenga said.

He also hailed President Edgar Lungu for allowing aspiring candidates to get to the ground to appreciate challenges people are going through.