By NATION REPORTERGOVERNMENT has released K543.4 million for procurement of drugs and medical supplies in various public health institutions.Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa indicated that this was part of K650m which was also released for procurement of drugs and medical supplies and the K67m for hospital operations.Government has however announced that it has procured enough essential medicines for health facilities to address the shortage of drugs that hit some health facilities.Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Technical Service Lackson Kasonka said that medicines would be supplied to medical facilities next week.Professor Kasonka said Government remained focused to ensuring that all medical facilities were fully stocked with essential drugs.He further warned staff in Government medical facilities against pilfering drugs because such behaviour will attract stiff punishment.“Government has put measures aimed at curbing drug pilferage in hostels and Clinics,” he said.And former Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia president Jerome Kanyika said the leadership shown by Health Minister Sylvia […]
Govt releases K543.4m for drugs and medical supplies
