MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-Vice President Jane Ansah on Friday emphasized the government’s commitment to protecting households facing food shortages during the lean season in the Northern Region.
Speaking at Kavitowe Primary School in Mzimba, where the 2025/26 Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme was rolled out, Ansah highlighted the importance of proactive measures to mitigate hunger and ensure that communities have access to adequate food supplies, particularly in areas prone to seasonal food insecurity.
“The government is fully committed to supporting our most vulnerable families during this critical period,” Ansah said. “We must act early and decisively to reduce the impact of food shortages and strengthen resilience within our communities.”
Implemented under the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), the programme forms part of a wider government strategy to enhance food security and provide timely assistance to households at risk.
Community members and local leaders attending the event expressed optimism that the programme would deliver support where it is most needed and stabilize livelihoods during the lean season.
The rollout marks the beginning of coordinated efforts across the Northern Region to distribute food aid and related assistance to affected households, reinforcing the government’s pledge to protect its citizens during periods of scarcity.
