US cuts K1.4 billion in health aid to Zambia over rampant theft of life-saving medicines including ARVs intended for free distribution to the public.

THE United States government has announced that it has cut K1.4 billion approximately $50 million in annual funding for malaria, HIV, and TB medications due to government’s failure to address widespread theft of donated medical supplies. Speaking at a media briefing, US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales said that since 2021, the US uncovered systemic […] The post US cuts K1.4 billion in health aid to Zambia over rampant theft of life-saving medicines including ARVs intended for free distribution to the public. first appeared on Mwebantu.

US cuts K1.4 billion in health aid to Zambia over rampant theft of life-saving medicines including ARVs intended for free distribution to the public.

THE United States government has announced that it has cut K1.4 billion approximately $50 million in annual funding for malaria, HIV, and TB medications due to government’s failure to address widespread theft of donated medical supplies. Speaking at a media briefing, US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales said that since 2021, the US uncovered systemic […]

The post US cuts K1.4 billion in health aid to Zambia over rampant theft of life-saving medicines including ARVs intended for free distribution to the public. first appeared on Mwebantu.