THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has announced that it has begun paying K450 million owed to suppliers for various essential medicines. In a statement, ZAMMSA Senior Manager of Corporate Communications Bradley Chingobe said the move would see the immediate payment of around K450 million to suppliers who delivered health commodities between April and July 2024. “The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has effectively commenced the payment of K450 million owed to suppliers for assorted essential medicines supplied to the Agency. The move aimed at boosting the local pharmaceutical industry will see the immediate payment of around K450 million to suppliers who delivered health commodities between April and July 2024. The payment was delayed by the...