Health minister Esperance Luvindao asked the Anti-Corruption Commission to look into claims about illegal medicine coming into Namibia. She told lawmakers about her request after Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda asked questions about the problem. The Nursing Council of Namibia controls medicine rules and regulations across the country. People have accused officials of breaking medicine laws from 2003.
Luvindao wrote to investigators last week about suspected crimes. Some workers may steal medicine from the health ministry and sell it back to the same department. The minister wants the ACC to check employees at the Nursing Council who might be part of the scheme. Emergency buying procedures could help thieves take medical supplies from the government.
The minister asked lawyers at the Justice Ministry for advice before taking action against suspected workers. She wants legal protection before firing people or shutting down offices. Luvindao worries lawmakers might later criticize her for acting without proper legal steps. She promised her department works hard to solve the medicine problems.
Amupanda said the minister takes too long to fix the situation when people need safe medicine. He claims illegal drugs entered Namibia and the nursing council wants to use them. The politician said clear evidence exists but no one has punished the council members responsible.
Luvindao wrote to investigators last week about suspected crimes. Some workers may steal medicine from the health ministry and sell it back to the same department. The minister wants the ACC to check employees at the Nursing Council who might be part of the scheme. Emergency buying procedures could help thieves take medical supplies from the government.
The minister asked lawyers at the Justice Ministry for advice before taking action against suspected workers. She wants legal protection before firing people or shutting down offices. Luvindao worries lawmakers might later criticize her for acting without proper legal steps. She promised her department works hard to solve the medicine problems.
Amupanda said the minister takes too long to fix the situation when people need safe medicine. He claims illegal drugs entered Namibia and the nursing council wants to use them. The politician said clear evidence exists but no one has punished the council members responsible.
