By Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba
The Crisis in the Health Sector; 3 Ministers of Health, 7 ZMMSA Director Generals Since 2021
The Ministry of Health has 3 Ministers of Health and 8 Director Generals of ZMMSA

3.Hon. Sylvia Tembo Masebo (September 2021 – July 2024)

Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has faced severe leadership instability since 2021, cycling through multiple directors following governance and procurement scandals.

The Directors Generals (DGs) and Acting DGs serving since then include:
5.Victor Nyasulu: Assumed the role in November 2023. He was suspended and subsequently dismissed in July 2024 following a scandal involving missing medicine containers.

6.Luke Alutuli: Served as Interim/Acting DG starting July 2024.

8.Jane Banda Chisanga: Currently serves as Acting Director General, appointed by the Minister of Health to stabilize the agency’s management.
9.Liyoka Liyoka is the Acting Director General, Current DG
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