The Cancer High Dependency Unit (HDU) at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital is set to start screening for coronavirus patients who seek medical attention as an effort to reduce the risk of transmission should one of them be infected with the virus.

The unit’s administrator, Peter Kafwamba said the screening will focus on Covid-19 symptoms to allow healthcare personnel to determine how to handle those who seek services at the cancer unit. On the other hand, Kafwamba attributed FDH Bank’s support for the development of the cancer ward. According to Kafwamba, FDH did not only paint the premises, they also procured modern beds, a patient monitor, oxygen ventilators, beddings and are paying nurses K300,000 a month to ensure patients are properly cared for at all times.

FDH Bank Managing Director, Ellias Ngalande, attributed the donations to the bank’s interest in supporting initiatives in health and education.