By Sandra CHUUNGU.
Kanchibiya Member of Parliament, Hon. Sunday Chanda, has commended Minister of Health, Dr. Elijah Muchima, for his bold stance against corruption within the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZMMSA). The Minister’s decisive move to clean up the agency has been welcomed, but Hon. Chanda is urging him to take it a step further by accelerating the construction of health infrastructure across the country.
The MP highlighted the dire situation in his constituency, where communities are forced to walk long distances to access basic health services due to incomplete or non-existent health posts and clinics. “Access to quality healthcare is not a privilege, it’s a basic human right,” Hon. Chanda emphasized. 
He challenged the Ministry of Health to prioritize infrastructure development projects, ensuring that rural constituencies are not left behind. Specifically, Hon. Chanda called for the construction of five Level One hospitals and 120 health centers countrywide to commence urgently.
Moreover, the MP stressed the need for reforms that enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in procurement processes. “Every Zambian has a stake in ensuring that public resources are used responsibly to deliver critical services,” he noted.
Hon. Chanda concluded by reaffirming his support for the Ministry’s efforts to combat corruption, while also emphasizing the need for accountability and decisive action to build a health system that serves all citizens.
