First Lady Mutinta Hichilema has donated 25 baby hampers to newborns at Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital in Lusaka today.

Lusaka Provincial Minister Sheal Mulyata who presented the the donated hampers on behalf of the First Lady, congratulated and encouraged mothers to take good care of their babies, describing them as blessings from God.

Meanwhile, Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital Senior Medical Superintendent, Charles Mutemba disclosed that nine babies were born yesterday, with an additional four deliveries at midnight.

Mr Mutemba noted that this year, the hospital recorded fewer deliveries compared to last year, when 30 deliveries took place on Christmas Day.

He highlighted that most of the mothers were prime gravidas, with an average age of 20, and commended the quality of delivery services provided at the hospital.

Mr Mutemba expressed gratitude to the Minister for officiating the event and for the generous donation on Christmas Day.

Ruth Chibwe, a first-time mother, thanked the Minister for the donation and praised the services provided at the health facility.

Meanwhile, Minister of Health’s Provincial Health Director, Simulyamana Choonga, revealed that Lusaka Province recorded 63 newborns by 8:00 AM on Christmas Day.

Mr Simulyamana assured the public that the hospital remains a safe place for childbirth, urging people to have confidence in the country’s healthcare system. 

He also commended Lusaka Province Minister Sheal Mulyata and other Government officials for their goodwill messages and donations to the mothers and newborns across the country.