THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says the national availability rate for medicines and medical supplies currently stands at 68.4 percent. The agency says key commodities have achieved exceptional availability rates, with Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) standing at 88 percent while Anti-malarial drugs are at 100 percent. In a statement, Thursday, ZAMMSA Senior Corporate Communications Manager Bradley Chingobe said the availability level ensured a continuous supply of essential medicines and medical supplies to all 3,500 public health facilities. “The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) is pleased to announce a current national availability rate of 68.4% for medicines and medical supplies as we commence the first distribution cycle of 2025. This availability level ensures a stable and continuous...

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