Ndola, 16th May 2025 – The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) wishes to dispel false and misleading claims circulating on social media regarding the procurement of Health Centre Kits. Contrary to the assertions being made, there is no scandal concerning this procurement process. Allegations suggesting interference from State House or the cancellation of...
On January 31, 2025, Zambia was shaken by the theft of essential medicines at one of its most important healthcare institutions, the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). The apprehension of Kelvin Nyambe, a 29-year-old private security guard, who was caught stealing vital medicines, including antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced...
The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) is gratified to note that the K13million worth CT scan we procured for Kabwe General Hospital has been successfully installed and is fully operational.The Computed Tomography Scanner, also known as a CT scan, will play an instrumental role in providing detailed medical information for diagnosis, treatment planning...
The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has attained the World Health Organization (WHO) benchmark of 70% drugs availability at the central warehouse.This achievement is a direct response to ZAMMSA’s three-pronged procurement strategy of firstly the Mop-up exercise, Secondly the 28,200 Health Centre kits received so far, and thirdly the Government to Government, Bulk...
The resolution by the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) to conduct a Mop-up is paying immediate dividends as over 79% of the health commodities procured through this exercise have been received by ZAMMSA.Earlier this year, ZAMMSA awarded K700 million worth contracts to 24 local suppliers with the sole intent of immediately mitigating the...
