THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) locally bought excessive IV fluids which can last the country about three years, despite having some in 16 of the 61 containers which were being held at J&J. And ZAMMSA says some directors linked to the 61 containers scandal have been asked to exculpate themselves. Meanwhile, ZAMMSA says it is not bankrupt, as suspended director general Victor Nyasulu claims. Recently, former health minister Sylvia Masebo updated the National Assembly that 61 out of 74 containers of medication which were supposed to be stored at the ZAMMSA warehouse were diverted to a private warehouse without the knowledge of the Ministry and the ZAMMSA board. Arising from this scandal, Nyasulu was charged for gross...

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