THE Ministry of Health has handed over 115 new vehicles worth nearly $4 million to several of its institutions, of which ZAMMSA has received 66. Health Minister Elijah Muchima says there is always abuse of government vehicles, lamenting that they don’t last long. Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary for Administration Professor Christopher Simoonga says the purchase of the 115 vehicles is a clear demonstration that the procurement system in the ministry is functional. Speaking when he handed over the vehicles, Monday, Muchima said the final leg of delivery to the end user was critical for ensuring that essential medicines and medical supplies reached the people who needed them most. “It is my great honour and privilege to be here today to hand...

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