Top news items in major Zambia media outlets

LUSAKA, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in Zambia's major media outlets on Sunday.

--The Chinese government plans to construct a dedicated National Public Health Laboratory in Zambia to enhance detection of high-risk infections using modern techniques.

Chinese Minister of National Health and Planning Commission Li Bin said when he held bilateral talks with Zambia's Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya that the facility will also serve as a national and southern Africa regional reference laboratory. (Zambia Daily Mail)

--Zambian President Edgar Lungu said taking care of the physically challenged and poor was a sacred responsibility which everyone must be involved in.

Lusaka said during a concert organized to raise money for Cheshire Home, an organization that takes care of children mainly suffering from cerebral palsy, said organizations taking care of the needy deserved the support of all. (Times of Zambia)

--The mayor of Zambia's southern city Livingstone said he will not allow the holding of illicit activities such as gay meetings.

Livingstone City Council (LCC) mayor Eugene Mapuwo said the council will institute investigations into reports that a secret gay meeting was recently held in the city. (Daily Nation) Enditem