Zanzibar patients charged for medicines despite free healthcare policy

Acting Minister for Health, Dr Saada Mkuya, responds to questions from members of the Zanzibar House of Representatives during a question-and-answer session in Chukwani, Unguja.

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By  Jesse Mikofu

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Mwananchi

What you need to know:

  • Zanzibar’s health policy provides for free healthcare, but some health facilities have been accused by members of the House of Representatives of charging patients for medicines.

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