Minister of Health and Sanitation Madalitso Baloyi made an unannounced visit to Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe on Monday. He was accompanied by Principal Secretary Dr. Dan Namarika and other senior health officials. The inspection aimed to evaluate the management and administration of medical drugs at the major referral facility.
Baloyi interacted with pharmacy personnel and staff to review drug procurement, storage, and distribution. He warned against the theft or mismanagement of essential medicines, underscoring the government's commitment to resolving systemic gaps. Principal Secretary Namarika reiterated that point, stating the ministry has intensified supervision across hospitals to curb malpractice and improve supply chains.
Hospital staff reportedly welcomed the visit, sharing challenges like drug shortages and inadequate staffing. Baloyi assured them the government was working to address these issues and that more surprise inspections would occur at other facilities.
Baloyi interacted with pharmacy personnel and staff to review drug procurement, storage, and distribution. He warned against the theft or mismanagement of essential medicines, underscoring the government's commitment to resolving systemic gaps. Principal Secretary Namarika reiterated that point, stating the ministry has intensified supervision across hospitals to curb malpractice and improve supply chains.
Hospital staff reportedly welcomed the visit, sharing challenges like drug shortages and inadequate staffing. Baloyi assured them the government was working to address these issues and that more surprise inspections would occur at other facilities.
