The Zambian government has commended the World Health Organisation (WHO) for helping the country strengthen the health sector.
Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Kennedy Lishimpi, says notable achievements have been recorded in the health sector with support from the WHO and other cooperating partners.
Dr Lishimpi has cited progress in disease prevention and control, improved maternal and child health services, enhanced health infrastructure, digital health innovations, and strengthened emergency preparedness and response systems.
This is contained in a statement issued to the the media by the Ministry of Health’s Head – Communications and Public Relations, Jacqueline Sitali, today.
Ms Sitali stated that Dr Lishimpi was speaking when the Zambian delegation joined the global community at the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) currently taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, under the theme “One World for Health”.
She added that the Permanent Secretary reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a resilient and inclusive health system capable of responding effectively to both current and emerging public health challenges.
“Zambia’s participation at the assembly underscores the country’s continued commitment to strengthening healthcare systems, advancing universal health coverage, and promoting equitable access to quality healthcare services for all citizens,” she stated.
Ms Sitali indicated that the Zambian delegation led by Dr Lishimpi, is representing the country in high-level engagements and deliberations with global health leaders, policymakers, cooperating partners, and international health institutions.
“The Assembly also presents an important platform for Zambia to leverage resources, strengthen development cooperation, and explore innovative technologies aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the country.
“Zambia will further engage with international stakeholders to foster strategic partnerships that will support the country’s long-term health priorities and sustainable development agenda,”Ms Sitali noted.
She pointed out that the World Health Assembly provides Zambia with an opportunity not only to share the progress and learn from global best practices, but to also deepen partnerships that are essential in accelerating health sector transformation and improving the wellbeing of the people.
“The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of the World Health Organisation and brings together delegations from member states to discuss critical global health issues, adopt policies, and shape the international health agenda,” she said.
Did he tell them that one Minister stole 60+ medicine containers and was never fired and the medicines stayed in the hiding place until the medicines expired as Zambians died from curable diseases with the stolen and hidden medicines? Those are the things he needed to tell the WHO that way they know the gravity of and consequences of having UPND CRIMINAL SYNDICATE in power. We mourn you all those who died because of the health minister’s behavior.