THE Ministry of Health says it is collaborating with relevant authorities in order to stop the alleged selling of essential medicines at mining sites in Mpika and Kasempa. The Ministry says reports alleging that drugs, including antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), being sold illegally at mining sites pose serious health risks and violate national laws. In a statement, Friday, Spokesperson Georgia Mutale Chimombo said anyone found responsible would face disciplinary action and possible prosecution.
“The Ministry of Health has received reports alleging that essential medicines, including antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), are being diverted and sold illegally at mining sites in Mpika and Kasempa. If confirmed, these actions violate professional ethics and national laws, and threaten public health programmes. Such practices put vulnerable citizens… Do you agree that child defilers should be castrated?
