15/07/2025
NO SACRED COWS IN FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION IN MEDICAL SUPPLY CHAIN – PRESIDENT HICHILEMA
President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to eradicating corruption in Zambia’s medical supply chain, declaring that “there shall be no sacred cows” in the ongoing fight against graft.
According to a media statement issued by State House Chief Communication Specialist Clayson Hamasaka, President Hichilema has made it clear that anyone found wanting will face the full force of the law, regardless of their position or affiliation.
Mr Hamasaka noted that the President’s resolve to cleanse the health procurement sector remains firm, pointing to a forensic audit initiated last year as a key step towards accountability. The audit, commissioned by the Head of State and conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), sought to uncover deep-rooted irregularities and historical theft within the medical supply chain.
“The audit was part of several robust measures to address systemic issues that have plagued the sector for years,” said Hamasaka. “In keeping with his principles of transparency, President Hichilema shared preliminary findings with cooperating partners at State House.”
He further revealed that, despite initial resistance from opposition figures—many of whom are now referencing the audit's results—the President remained undeterred in prioritising the national interest above partisan considerations.
Investigations into the audit findings are currently underway, led by relevant law enforcement agencies, with full cooperation from implicated departments. The statement assures the public that the audit results will be published once investigations and due process are complete.
As part of preliminary corrective actions, the government has already dissolved the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) management board. Further reforms are ongoing, guided by the audit’s recommendations to enhance governance structures and restore integrity across the medical supply system.
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