Mon, 19 Feb 2018 12:24:48 +0000 By AARON CHIYANZO PARLIAMENTARIANS should prioritize passing of the national health insurance bill when parliament resumes sitting next week Tuesday, Bwana Mukubwa Member of Parliament Jonas Chanda has advised his colleagues. Dr Chanda, who is a medical doctor by profession said that the bill was long overdue and a non-contentious issue. He said that the Health Insurance Bill would enable Zambians access quality health care despite their standing in society. Speaking at the PF interactive Forum in Lusaka yesterday, Dr Chanda expressed fears that politicking on this bill might draw the country backwards and hinder progress in the health sector. He pointed out that currently only about 4 percent of the populous had health insurance coverage as they were no laws to regulate health activities. Dr Chanda said that all well-meaning Zambians, including labour movements should support the bill because it would ensure universal health coverage. “All MPs […]
Let’s focus on health insurance bill – MP advises colleagues
