As Minister of Health, I would like to address the recent misinterpretation of my statements concerning the use of prescriptions in government hospitals. It has
Lusaka, Zambia – In a powerful address during the World TB Day commemoration at Chawama Grounds, Zambia’s Minister of Health, Dr. Elijah Muchima, reaffirmed the
*Lusaka, March 19, 2025* – The Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Elijah Muchima, has officially handed over 12 ambulances and a vaccine delivery truck procured
The Ministry aims to provide effective quality healthcare services close to the family as possible. This ensures equity of access to health service delivery and contributes to the human and socioeconomic development. The ministry also targets to attain Sustainable Development Goals on health and other national health priorities.
Dr. Elijah Julaki Muchima,
Minister of Health
Mission
To provide equitable access to cost effective, quality healthcare services as close to the family as possible.
Vision
A Nation of Healthy and Productive People.
Overall Goal
To improve the health status of people in Zambia in order to contribute to socio-economic development.
Key Principles
Primary Health Care (PHC) approach; Equity of access; Affordability; Cost-effectiveness; Accountability; Partnerships; Decentralisation and Leadership; Clean, Caring and Competent health care environment.
The Ministry is also responsible for the following institutions: