Swedish Government Appreciate HH’s Anti-Corruption Commitment

The Swedish Ambassador to Zambia, Anna Maj Hultgård, has praised President Hakainde Hichilema for his government’s stance against corruption.

The Swedish delegation paid a visit to Health Minister Sylvia Masebo on Monday to discuss the country’s collaboration with Zambia to facilitate the delivery of healthcare within the country.

After praising the work which the President is doing to combat corruption, Ambassador Hultgård said that Sweden would look into the possibility of supporting the delivery of essential medication within the country.

“We have taken note of your remarks and also the possibility to support essential medicines and I think that I may so so that we are looking in to that possibility. We have taken note of that request,” Ms Hultgård commented.

In response, Masebo stated that the government was committed to delivery quality healthcare to the population.

“Top on our list of priorities is the essential medicines, vaccines, and other medical supplies,” she said.

As the government are initially committed to resolving the debt crisis which the country was left in thanks to the previous Patriotic Front government, the Health Minister also requested that Sweden considered providing further donations to Zambia.

“I request you [Anna Maj Hultgård] to consider supporting us with the procurement of health kits as it was before, which is the bedrock of our healthcare system, in addition to other prioritised supplies,” she asked.

The Swedish government have supported Zambia over several years with regards to the health sector, most notably recently with their support against the COVID-19 pandemic.