The Republican Progressive Party (RPP) acknowledges the critical importance of collaborative partnerships in addressing Zambia’s public health priorities, including the fight against HIV, malaria, and related health challenges.
We commend the commitment by the Chinese government, delivered through the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Chinese Embassy in Zambia, Mr. Wang Sheng, to support Zambia’s HIV response with a donation of 5,000 rapid testing kits and enhanced cooperation in the health sector. This gesture reflects the value of international cooperation and Zambia’s continued engagement with development partners in pursuit of national health goals.
As a party, we emphasize the importance of not only external support but also local innovation. And as a party, we believe local and traditional remedies in the fight against disease should be explored through rigorous scientific research. We therefore urge the government to continue prioritizing investments in science, technology, and research to find sustainable, homegrown solutions to health and development challenges.
The RPP also commends the government’s ongoing commitment to tackling corruption.We anticipate the outcomes of the final audit report and call on relevant institutions to take timely and decisive action where any misuse of resources is uncovered. Upholding transparency and accountability remain essential for national development and for fostering trust among citizens and partners alike.
Leslie Chikuse
President
Republican Progressive Party (RPP)
Ultimately, it’s self reliance that will lead us home. The Chinese, like everyone else, has their agenda. There’s no free lunch anywhere.
Parties in Zambia without plans just recommend government, of course to give a semblance of existence when they don’t even have members. But maybe it’s okay not to have members as there is no law requiring that just like MMD and Mevers Numba. No plans and strategies of their own to assist the country in the dire situation it finds itself in governance and economic issues.
Kudos, the west can keep and must keep their trial drugs. We don’t need that BLEEP any more. No ties without respect, sovereignty matters more than aid with conditions.
I haven’t heard from govt, what measures are in place to stop the abuse (stealing of medicine). Now I’m hearing China is replacing the west. Are we simply refilling the same leaking container without repairing the leak?
@Nkana pa Kitwe
You should be ashamed of yourself…the west should keep their trial drugs and yet you’re now running to the east….and Chinese will just bring in drugs that might be causing cancer….We should depend on ourselves….why trusting others with our own health…..why can’t we do a research and start manufacturing our own drugs
Stop dreaming
It’s extremely embarrassing that a sovereign state can accept a donation of 5,000 testing equipments. Are we saying we can’t afford that as a nation? Please let’s find a way to navigate out of such embarrassment as a nation. Let’s find a way to self sustain.
Sondashi formula mwati ikalipo?