RESPONSE TO STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF HEALTH ON THEFT OF MEDICINES AND U.S. AID CUT - The Zambian Observer

We become killers by stealing medicines – Muchima

THERE'S too much chimutengo business here, people who need blood are being duped; I am warning you, your days are numbered, Health Minister Elijah Muchima told some health workers yesterday. And Dr Muchima says people become killers by stealing medicines. Speaking during the launch of the exte

RESPONSE TO STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF HEALTH ON THEFT OF MEDICINES AND U.S. AID CUT - The Zambian Observer

RESPONSE TO STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF HEALTH ON THEFT OF MEDICINES AND U.S. AID CUT By Nachilima Cleopatra Chisala The Minister of Health’s response to the U.S. Ambassador’s statement is deeply disappointing and, frankly, trivializes the seriousness of the situation. It is unfortunate that instead of addressing the specific and damning allegations raised by […] The post RESPONSE TO STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF HEALTH ON THEFT OF MEDICINES AND…

Zambia : Minister Muchima Responds to U.S. Envoy Gonzales with Firm Action on Drug Theft Crisis

In response to growing public concern and a recent statement by the U.S. Ambassador to Zambia regarding persistent thefts of medical supplies, the Government of the Republic of Zambia has issued a formal statement through the Ministry of Health. The statement outlines concrete steps being taken to safeguard the country’s healthcare supply chain, improve accountability, […]