IT is very disappointing that the officials at the Ministry of Health lied to the Head of State over shortages of drugs in health facilities instead of lobbying for his intervention, Resident Doctors Association (RDAZ) president, Dr Brian Sampa has said.And Democratic Party (DP) leader, Harry Kalaba said President Hakainde Hichilema should visit clinics and other health centres without announcing to avoid being lied to.On Thursday, President Hichilema told journalists that the situation of drug shortages was not as portrayed in the media because the supply of drugs was running smoothly.The Head of State said this after an impromptu visit to the Ministry of Health headquarters to appreciate the situation regarding the supply of drugs in hospitals and recruitment or 11, 200 health personnel.But in an interview, Dr Sampa told the Daily Nation that the President was lied to by officials at the Ministry of Health for selfish motives.He said it was unfortunate the officials […]
‘HH WAS LIED TO’ …There is shortages of medicines in all health facilities
