Zambia Moves to Strengthen Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Zambia’s Ministry of Health and local pharmaceutical manufacturers have agreed to strengthen coordination and data sharing under the Grow Zambia Agenda, with a focus on expanding domestic production and supporting national health security.
During a stakeholder meeting in Lusaka, Health Minister Prof. Roma Chilengi called for regular engagement and shared targets between government and industry. Manufacturers were encouraged to coordinate through the Zambia Association of Manufacturers and provide comprehensive information on their production capacity.
The discussions also highlighted the need to align manufacturing investment with Zambia’s demand for essential medicines and medical supplies. Better production data would support procurement planning by the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency.
Medizam Healthcare welcomes this focus on collaboration and the development of a stronger local pharmaceutical sector to meet Zambia’s healthcare needs.
Source and photos: Ministry of Health Zambia.
