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Coronavirus – Zambia: World Food Programme (WFP) supports poor urban Zambians hit by COVID-19

July 28, 2020

Download logoThe United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) this week completed a first distribution of cash to Zambians in urban areas impacted by COVID-19, reaching some 180,000 vulnerable residents in Lusaka and Kafue. The plan is to assist more than 650,000 people over the next six months.

‘’The spread of COVID-19 continues to prevent breadwinners earning a living and disrupt supply chains, pushing up food prices,’’ said WFP Country Representative, Jennifer Bitonde.

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Source : African Media Agency (AMA)

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