THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says it has commenced the nationwide distribution of 70 state-of-art anaesthetic ventilator machines, in close collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). In a statement, Tuesday, ZAMMSA Senior Manager for Corporate Communications Bradley Chingobe indicated that 68 hospitals, one in each district, would each receive one ventilator, while Roan Antelope General Hospital and Nchanga North General Hospital would each receive two due to their higher surgical workloads. “The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA), in close collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has begun the nationwide distribution of 70 state-of-the-art anaesthetic ventilator machines to strengthen surgical care and enhance patient safety in hospitals across the country. A total...
