KDC chair lauds LAPCAS
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | Friday December 14, 2018 13:08
“As of 26th November 2018, 32,221 plots were surveyed and permanent plot numbers fixed on the same. I would like to encourage plot owners to clearly demarcate or fence their plots to facilitate registration. Most plots in the built-up areas were surveyed and numbered but there is still a challenge with those plots whose demarcation is not clear,” Morolong said.
Morolong advised the community to demarcate or fence their arable fields (masimo) also because the land board will start surveying them in the next financial year. He said communities must take advantage of district’s proximity to the Gaborone market by ensuring optimal use of their land resources.
He advised individuals to partner with the private sector to develop their plots including agricultural holdings.
“The same is extended even to government offices that were allocated land, but could not develop due to financial constraints,” he said.
On issues of District Health Management Team (DHMT), KDC chairperson said even though supply of essential and necessary items by the Central Medical Stores is still inadequate, efforts are made to source these items through alternative means. “As at 31st October 2018, drug availability was at an average 80% and it is our intention to even raise the figure higher. I am pleased to announce that finally, we have restored the main X-Ray machine at our District Hospital to full functionality. This will go a long way to serve our clients who in the past had to seek services outside the district,” he said.
He said upgrading of Makgophana Health Post is at 32% as a result of delays caused by late connection of services to site.
“I hope the project will be completed on time as per our plans despite the challenges experienced. Regarding other public health issues, I earlier highlighted that we are experiencing a heat wave. It is important to note that excessive temperatures expose us to possibilities of experiencing conditions like hyperthermia, which is commonly known as heatstroke.
Members of the public are therefore strongly advised to take precautionary measures to protect themselves and their families from extreme heat by avoiding direct exposure to the sun and drinking more liquids, especially water. We just recovered from a Rota Virus caused diarrhoea outbreak, which affected 2,368 children,” he said.
He added: “As we approach the Malaria transmission season, let us ensure proper care and take precautions when travelling to malaria endemic areas. Kgatleng district is a non-malaria endemic area, but note that from October 2017 to May 2018 only, we recorded 23 malaria cases with one death in the district”.