INVESTIGATIONS INSTITUTED AT UTH – CHANDA

Disciplinary action has been taken against two individuals at the University Teaching Hospital -UTH-, who have allegedly been collecting money from unsuspecting people, for COVID-19 tests.

Health Minister, Jonas Chanda says internal investigations have been instituted, extending to several departments at the UTH to identify the full extent of dishonest dealings, adding that one of the suspects is already in police custody.

Dr. Chanda has explained that it is disheartening that while the Ministry of Health is working to restore public confidence in the health system, some unscrupulous individuals are taking advantage of people.

The Minister has warned that he will not allow the image of the Ministry of Health and the health sector to be tarnished by a few individuals.

He says stern disciplinary action, including instant dismissal, as provided for under the public service, will be taken against those found wanting.

Meanwhile, the Health Minister says the country has recorded 687 new COVID-19 cases out of 6,255 tests conducted in the last 24hrs.

Dr. Chanda says this brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to 77,171.

He says eight deaths have been recorded, bringing the cumulative number of deaths to 1,059.

Dr. Chanda has since advised members of the public to seek medical attention early as it improves the chances of survival.

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