The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) Board has, with immediate effect, suspended the Director General, Victor Nyasulu from office.
Acting Board Chairperson Lisulo Walubita says this action is in relation to the 61 containers of assorted medicines and medical supplies that were found at a private depot in Makeni area of Lusaka.
Mr Walubita said ZAMMSA board extremely regrets the occurrence of this incident.
He has since assured the general populace that ZAMMSA operations and its servicing of all public health facilities will not be affected.