The Public Health Unit of Namwala Town Council is responsible for promoting public health, environmental sanitation, food safety and disease prevention across Namwala District. The Unit carries out inspections, health education, sanitation activities and regulatory enforcement to help maintain a safe and healthy environment for residents.

Key Public Health Services

• Environmental Health and Sanitation: Promotes proper sanitation, hygiene and healthy living practices in communities, public places and institutions.
• Solid Waste Management: Coordinates waste collection and disposal and promotes responsible waste management across Namwala.
• Food Safety and Hygiene: Inspects food premises, markets and other food-handling facilities to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Public Health Inspections: Conducts inspections of premises and addresses conditions that may pose risks to public health.
• Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Supports community sensitisation, disease prevention and public health campaigns.
• Keep Zambia Clean, Green and Healthy: Coordinates community clean-up activities and promotes clean, safe and environmentally responsible communities.
• Animal Control: Supports the control of stray animals and loitering livestock within the township and promotes measures to protect public health.
• Cemetery and Burial Services: Facilitates the allocation and management of designated burial spaces and related public health requirements.

The Public Health Unit works with communities, businesses, institutions and other stakeholders to promote a clean, safe and healthy Namwala District.