Zambia’s drug stock reaches 80.5%, up from 46% in 2021, says President Hichilema

President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday, July 11, 2025, chaired a Presidential stock-take meeting on the state of drug availability in the country, where it was revealed that Zambia’s drug stocks have significantly improved—from 46 percent in 2021 to 80.5 percent in 2025.

President Hichilema reaffirmed that access to quality health care for all Zambians remained a top priority for the United Party for National Development (UPND) government.

He expressed satisfaction that key policy interventions, including increased budgetary allocations for drugs and medical supplies, were delivering tangible benefits.

“As they say – a healthy nation is a wealthy nation,” President Hichilema wrote on his official Facebook page.

He assured citizens that his administration remained steadfast in its commitment to ensuring quality health care delivery for all.

Hichilema also met with United Nations Resident Coordinator to Zambia, Beatrice Mutali, and her delegation, to discuss a broad range of national development priorities.

“The UN remains a valued partner and trusted friend of Zambia, supporting our home-grown solutions across many sectors,” he stated.

The President acknowledged that as Zambia pushed to enhance productivity—seen as the foundation for sustainable economic growth—such progress required an environment anchored on peace, trust, and accurate information, all of which the UN plays a role in promoting.

He also commended the UN’s leadership in Africa and globally, particularly in combating forces that undermined social cohesion and economic advancement.

“A divided and misinformed citizenry cannot fully focus on building a productive and prosperous future—a view we share with the UN,” President Hichilema said.

He further reiterated Zambia’s support for Africa’s longstanding call for reforms to the United Nations Security Council to better reflect the continent’s rightful place and voice in global decision-making.

“We look forward to strengthening our partnership with the UN to build a more productive, informed, united, and resilient Zambia,” he added.

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