KELVIN KAUNDA URGES HH TO CONSIDER REAPPOINTING DR. CHILUFYA AS HEALTH MINISTER
By Favourite Chisi
Former Socialist National Youth Chairperson Kelvin Kaunda has proposed that if President Hakainde Hichilema does not have a suitable Member of Parliament to appoint as Health Minister following the dismissal of Elijah Muchima, he should consider reappointing former Health Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya.
Mr. Kaunda says Dr. Chilufya would gladly accept the position, adding that such a move could also reduce the number of presidential candidates within the Patriotic Front.
He has described Dr. Chilufya as one of the best Health Ministers the country has had, stating that he remains capable of making a meaningful contribution.
Mr. Kaunda says Dr. Chilufya is experienced and that the President does not have the luxury of time, urging him to quickly consider the reappointment.
He has explained that his proposal is based on the need to avoid appointing someone who would still be learning on the job.
According to Mr. Kaunda, the country needs a minister who can hit the ground running, and he believes Dr. Chilufya fits that description.
Mr. Kaunda further praised Dr. Chilufya’s performance during the pandemic period, saying he did very well.
He is of the view that with limited time remaining before the general election, nothing prevents the President from appointing
Dr. Chilufya, saying there should never be a leadership vacuum, even if only a short period remains before elections.
Mr. Kaunda says apart from the transition period prescribed by law, leadership is required at all times, especially between now and August a period he says is too long to allow a vacancy at the Ministry of Health.
Mr. Kaunda says he expected the President to appoint a replacement on the same day the former minister was dismissed, emphasizing that health is critical to the country’s wellbeing.
He has stated that the nation’s wealth depends on the health of its people and that the absence of key leadership at the Ministry of Health is unacceptable.
He has also pointed out that several institutions under the Ministry of Health currently do not have boards in place, making it difficult for them to make key decisions, as some decisions can only be made by duly constituted boards.
Mr. Kaunda has warned that waiting several months to fill these leadership gaps could delay important strategic decisions, reiterating that there must be no vacuum when it comes to leadership.
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I hope Kelvin Kaunda consulted Chitalu CHILUFYA before speaking boldly on his behalf that he would gladly accept the appointment as Health Minister and forgo the PF Presidency. There’s only about 69 days to dissolution of Parliament , would CHILUFYA desperately desire to be Minister even for this short period of time.
It’s a good suggestion anyway. We have an example of Situmbeko Musokotwane as an old and well experienced Minister and Ministry of Finance is one of the best performing Ministries in Zambia. I am optimistic that Dr. Chitalu Chilufya can do well as Minister of Health. He just needs to join us. In pf, there is nothing he will achieve there. The earlier he leaves the better.
What is your interest in the appointment of this man? We dont want people woth queationable backgrounds anywhere near the corridors of power.
This is why bad habits die hard. Ba Chilufya has been kicked to the curb by PF over Bill 7. The writing on the wall shows that his futire in PF is not going anywhere. Now after you were kicked out of SP…ypu have become his mouth piece?
I humbly conquer with Mr. Kelvin Kaunda. Issues to do with human life are not to be taken lightly. One life lost is far too many. Take a leaf from the American politics, they revolve around health issues. He can serve as a minister of health and save a life. Unfortunately we Africans and blacks in particular have a lot of misplaced priorities. Let the leadership talk to him and see if he can forgo his PF presidential ambitions for now. This is my opinion, and I invite informed replies only please.
No no no noooooo……!