GOVERNMENT has introduced a national tracking system for medicines aimed at stopping the theft of drugs from public health facilities and preventing stolen medicines from being sold in private pharmacies. Under the new system, government medicines will carry red security labels marked “Property of the Ministry of Health, Not for Sale”, while medicines meant for private pharmacies will have blue labels. The system, which takes effect on November 2, 2026, will also allow members of the public to scan medicines using a free mobile application to verify their authenticity and safety. The initiative is being implemented by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA). This is according to a statement issued by the Ministry...