The COVID-19 global pandemic was a watershed moment for numerous reasons including its implications on global public health as well as the interconnectedness of economies globally. Even as the pandemic tapers off, the effects, experiences and lessons pertaining to the pandemic response lingers on. Seemingly, COVID-19 created โwinners and losersโ; for instance, Oxfam International purports...Continue Reading
The progression of the COVID-19 pandemic unveiled and exposed weaknesses and gaps in governance and accountability systems particularly pertaining to the health sector. Similar to any other pandemic response, the COVID-19 response necessitated the procuring and delivery of an array of goods and services. However, given the global nature of the pandemic, the response was...Continue Reading
TI Zambia seeks to achieve Transparency, accountability and integrity in the COVID-19 emergency response through two projects: – Transparency and Accountability in the COVID-19 Response in Zambia (TRA_C19) – Transparency, Accountability and Equity in Vaccine Distribution (TRAE-C19VD) Watch the LaunchContinue Reading
BIOMEDICAL Union of Zambia president Daniel Mwimbe says there is no need for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination, arguing that people just need to be encouraged rather than forced. Pharmaceutical expert Jerome Kanyika recently called on government to put in place policies which will ensure mandatory vaccination for all front line workers if the country was to...Continue Reading
