05/20/2025 May 20, 2025. Theft of medicines has been blamed for the US stopping funds for Zambia's fragile healthcare system. But as the southern African country now grapples with $50 million less ...

In a dramatic press briefing, a US ambassador sheds tears as he tells the government of Zambia that theft of US donated medicines is forcing him to suspend health aid to the country.

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Zambia's health ministry responded in a statement acknowledging the U.S. ambassador's concerns and said recurrent theft of medicines was a "persistent challenge" dating back to before 2021.

US Health Aid Reduction Zambia: Zambian Health Minister Elijah Muchima said the government acknowledged the concerns of the US and was committed to "resolving this unfortunate issue".

The United States said it would cut $50 million in annual aid to Zambia's health sector because the government had failed to stop "systemic theft" of donated medicines and medical supplies.

US says it will reduce health aid to Zambia because medicines were stolen and sold by: NOEL SICHALWE, Associated Press. Posted: May 8, 2025 / 03:38 PM EDT. Updated: May 8, 2025 / 03:40 PM EDT.

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — The United States will cut $50 million worth of medical aid a year to Zambia because of “systematic” theft of the aid in past years and ...

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — The United States will cut $50 million worth of medical aid a year to Zambia because of “systematic” theft of the aid in past years and the government's failure to ...

The United States will cut $50 million worth of medical aid a year to Zambia because of “systematic” theft of the aid in past years and the government’s failure to crack down on corruption.