US EditionUS cuts aid to Zambia over 'systematic' medicine theft
- The United States announced it will cut $50 million in medical aid annually to Zambia starting January 2026 due to widespread theft of donated medicines.
- This action follows a multi-year U.S. Investigation from 2021 to 2023 that revealed nearly half of around 2,000 pharmacies sold medicines meant to be freely distributed to Zambians.
- U.S. Ambassador Michael Gonzales declared the Zambian government failed to stop the systematic theft despite repeated warnings and offers of expert assistance.
- Gonzales explained that for over a year, the U.S. Has urged the Zambian government to take meaningful steps to address the widespread theft issue, and noted that the reduction in aid will impact treatments for HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria.
- The aid reduction aims to protect U.S. Taxpayer funds and gives Zambia time to develop alternative procurement methods amid the health sector's heavy donor dependence.
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Zambia: United States to Cut $50 Million in Medications and Medical Supplies Support
[U.S. Embassy Lusaka] Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Michael GonzalesPress Conference at U.S. Embassy United States to Cut $50 Million in Medications & Medical Supplies Support Following Inadequate Response to Systematic Theft
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The United States will cut $50 million worth of medical aid a year to Zambia because of “systematic” theft of the aid in past years and the government’s failure to crack down on the corruption. That's according to the U.S.…
USA cuts health aid to Zambia amid widespread theft of ARVs
In a major policy shift, the United States has suspended approximately $50 million (K1.4 billion) in annual health assistance to Zambia due to rampant theft and mismanagement of life-saving medicines, including antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) meant for free public distribution. US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales revealed that investigations since 2021 have uncovered a systemic […] The post USA cuts health aid to Zambia amid widespread theft of…
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