WOMEN in Kabanana Township in Mandevu Constituency are set to benefit from improved maternal healthcare services following the construction of a maternity annex at Kabanana Health Post, which is nearing completion. For years, the health post has operated without a maternity wing, forcing expectant mothers to walk distances of over three kilometres to access maternal services. The situation has left many women exposed to health risks, particularly during emergencies. In response, the Lusaka City Council (LCC), through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), is constructing a maternity annex at a cost of over K1.8 million. The project is expected to greatly improve access to maternal healthcare services in the area, as it will bring services closer to the people, reduce long-distance...