LCC RECORDS HIGHER MALE DEATHS IN 2025 MORTALITY STATISTICS.

 

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has, by 30th December 2025, recorded a total of 17,750 deaths in Lusaka, as indicated through the disposal of remains done through the Department of Public Health between January and December 2025.

Council PUBLIC Relations Manager Chola Mwamba says among the disposed bodies are 7,420 male adults and 1,843 male children who died during this period, in addition to 1,043 male stillbirths.

Ms. Mwamba says this indicates a higher mortality rate among males in the city for this year. Meanwhile, the Council recorded 5,155 female adult deaths, 1,511 female child fatalities, and 778 female stillbirths during the same period.

She says all deceased individuals were disposed of in accordance with the law, adhering to the Local Government Act No. 2 of 2019 and the Public Health Act, Cap 295.

She says this involved burial or cremation in line with public health, safety, and dignity standards.

Ms. Mwamba says according to the statistics, 3,498 bodies were interred in Council-owned cemeteries across Lusaka, while 40 bodies were cremated, adding that the remaining bodies were laid to rest in other authorized cemeteries.

She says the LCC emphasizes the need for residents to obtain burial permits and utilize gazetted cemeteries and approved cremation services to ensure proper documentation and lawful disposal.

Ms. Mwamba says in light of the persistent shortage of burial space in the city, the Local Authority is appealing to residents with suitable land to partner with the Council in establishing and managing cemeteries or offer such land for sale.

She says this initiative aims to increase burial space, alleviate pressure on existing cemeteries, and ensure dignified, safe, and sanitary burials.

Ms. Mwamba says the Lusaka City Council remains committed to regulating burial practices and enhancing burial infrastructure, efforts expected to positively impact public health, safety, and dignity for all residents.

By Evans Sinjela