All 21 health facilities on Chilubi Island in Northern Province have confirmed having adequate stocks of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs, with supplies sufficient for over three months.
Chilubi Island District Pharmacy In-Charge, Saviour Musonda, attributed the strong stock levels to timely deliveries by the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA). He made the remarks during an inspection of selected facilities on the island conducted by a team from ZAMMSA.
“We are pleased to report that all our facilities are well stocked, thanks to efficient supply systems. This ensures uninterrupted treatment for our clients,” said Mr. Musonda.
At Santa Maria Mission Hospital, Acting In-Charge Catherine Kabwe echoed the sentiment, noting that the availability of essential medicines has significantly enhanced healthcare delivery, despite the island’s remote location.
“We commend the government for its continued efforts to strengthen the health sector. The consistent supply of medication has helped us maintain quality service to the people,” Ms. Kabwe stated.
ZAMMSA’s Senior Corporate Communication Officer, Enoch Lusoke, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to ensuring equitable access to medicines across the country.
“Our priority remains the health and well-being of the Zambian people. We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure no region is left behind,” said Mr. Lusoke.
The visit underscores ongoing efforts to improve healthcare delivery in rural and hard-to-reach areas, in line with the government’s broader goal of strengthening the national health system.
Why should it take people from ZAMMSA to waste more money to undertake this inspection? Trust issues and lack of transparent systems? These are gaps that must be immediately closed for a better tomorrow.
Sure shows the state we are in when they have to announce this
Makes one this is it really true ?
When we start reporting on obvious things then you know why we commission incomplete toilets. In normal functioning societies when a clinic or hospital is built the next thing is to have essential medicines stocked in them. Our third world mentality which runs right from the top to the bottom will take a long time to dissipate from our mental faculties.
That’s good know. Keep it up guys.
But she is only confirming ARVs. What about anti-biotics? What about anti-malarial drugs? What about anti-cholera vaccines? All These deal with Zambias killer diseases