Chikwawa, Malawi – Make Malawi Greater Again (MMGA) is calling on the government to urgently address the severe water crisis affecting Chikwawa Boma. Bonface Joseph, a representative of MMGA, has appealed to authorities to restore water supply to the area, citing the risk to public health.
“The lack of access to clean water is a ticking time bomb, and it’s the government’s responsibility to ensure our people are protected,” Joseph said. “We urge the authorities to take immediate action to provide our people with access to clean water.”
The water shortage has led to an increase in waterborne diseases, with Chikwawa Boma, which has a population of approximately 500,000 people, reporting 56 suspected cholera cases, with 9 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The district is experiencing a sharp surge in suspected cases, contributing to Malawi’s total of 828 cumulative suspected cases.
The district hospital is struggling to cope, with medical staff facing challenges in maintaining hygiene and providing care.
“The situation is dire, we’re doing our best with limited resources, but it’s getting harder by the day,” said a hospital staff member. “We’re worried about the health and safety of our patients.”
Local residents are also feeling the pinch. “We’ve been without water for days, we’re forced to fetch water from unprotected sources, it’s a health risk,” said Mary, a local resident. “The government needs to act now, we’re suffering.”
Rumours suggest that something fell into the main water tank, and authorities are waiting for the Water Board to repair it. Efforts to reach the District Health Promotion Officer, Settie Piriminta, were unsuccessful, and the Water Board has not made any comments on the dry taps.
“Whatever it takes, but people of Chikwawa MUST HAVE CLEAN WATER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, IT’S A RIGHT!” Joseph emphasized. The government and other related officials are yet to comment on Joseph’s appeal.
MMGA is committed to supporting the people of Chikwawa and is calling on the government to prioritize the restoration of water supply. “Safe water is a basic human right, and we will continue to advocate for the rights of our people,” Joseph said.
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