At a time when hospitals are struggling with drug shortages, the minister of health has written releasing medicines for use at ZANU PF party rallies. FULL TEXT:

Dear Hon. Matemadanda
RE: REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN RESPECT OF THE LUPANE EAST BY-ELECTION CAMPAIGN
Your letter of the 2. July 2019 requesting for medicines for Lupaka, Gomoza, St Pauls, Lake Alice, Lusulu and Lupanda Clinics refers.
I have instructed the Permanent Secretary Dr Mahomva to activate NatPharm to supply the clinics mentioned with medicines.
Regards,

Hon. Dr Obadiah Moyo (MP) MINISTER OF HEALTH AND CHILD CARE
cc. Permanent Secretary for Health and Child Care —-DrA; Mahn Managing Director, NatPharm – Mrs F. N. Sifeku Director Pharmacy Service, – Mrs R. Hove fie'”