THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says it is saddened by the recent theft case involving two health personnel in Lusaka who were arrested for stealing medical supplies. On Tuesday, police in Lusaka arrested two Ministry of Health officials based at the University Teaching Hospital for stealing 40 boxes containing Latex Gloves on October 16, 2023. Commenting on the development in a statement, ZAMMSA Public Relations Senior Manager Bradley Chingobe said the theft cases undermined the Agency’s mandate to ensure that all public health facilities were equipped with medicines and medical equipment. “Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) is saddened by recent media reports that two health personnel have been arrested for stealing medical supplies in Lusaka....

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