Second Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Moses Frank Moyo, MP, (6th right), alongside World Health Organisation Country Representative Dr Clement Lungala Peter Lasuba (6th left), National Assembly members of staff and WHO representatives.
The Second Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Moses Frank Moyo, MP, says that Parliament plays a key role in advancing inclusive and accountability health systems through its oversight and budget approval functions.
He said that prioritising health in national planning and budgetary processes is critical to ensuring that every Zambian has access to quality heathcare services. He was speaking when the World Health Organisation (WHO) paid a courtesy call on him on Tuesday, 21st October 2025, at Parliament Buildings, following the successful conclusion of the WHO Regional Committee (RC 75) for Africa, held in Lusaka.
Hon. Moyo said that the WHO has continued to provide technical guidance and policy leadership in aligning Zambia’s health priorities with global health standards and commitments. He commended the WHO for its continued collaboration with the Ministry of Health in key areas such as immunisation programmes, maternal and child health initiatives and efforts to combat malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.
He further stated that WHO’s support has been vital in strengthening public health emergency preparedness and response, particularly during outbreaks such as cholera and COVID-19.
Hon. Moyo also explained that the collaboration between WHO, the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders has been instrumental in implementing the National Strategic Plan, which serves as a roadmap for achieving equitable, accessible and efficient healthcare delivery across the country.
Meanwhile, WHO Country Representative, Dr. Clement Lungala Peter Lasuba, said the organisation has witnessed remarkable progress towards achieving equitable and universal access to healthcare services since establishing its presence in Zambia nearly 60 years ago.
He added that the Zambian Parliament has demonstrated strong commitment to prioritising health, as reflected in the increase in the national health budget allocation from 8% in 2022 to nearly 12% in 2024.
Dr. Lasuba also noted that the country’s increased allocation to the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has brought essential services closer to communities, thereby improving access to health and other social services.
The Acting Deputy Clerk (Administration) of the National Assembly of Zambia Mr.
President Hakainde Hichilema has sworn in Mrs Loveness Mayaka as Clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Zambia, H.E. Ms. Jasna Zrnovic (left), speaks with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, The Right Honourable Dr. Nelly B K Mutti, SC, MP, FAPRA, (right), during a courtesy call at Parliament Buildings on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Rt. Hon. Dr. Nelly B.K.
First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Hon. Malungo Chisangano, MP, delivering her speech during the13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Hon Malungo Chisangano, MP, has called for enhanced parliamentary cooperation between Zambia and Azerbaijan through s
