Currently, 70% of medicines needed to provide district health services in Zimbabwe are out of stock, and within a few weeks, this figure could increase to 90%. The UK is providing £5 million emergency support to ensure that the poorest and most vulnerable Zimbabweans are able to access the vital medicines that they require, he said.
The programme will ensure that all health facilities across all districts in Zimbabwe will be stocked with the most essential medicines and supplies in order to support the continued delivery of quality prevention and treatment services. The programme will buy medicines identified as the most essential for meeting national health policy goals and reducing mortality.
It will also strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems already in place in order to ensure that drugs are distributed equitably and efficiently to those who need them most.
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