Caleb M Fundanga: Strengthening Zambia’s financial and private health sector Remarks by Dr Caleb M Fundanga, Governor of the Bank of Zambia, at the Second Private Health Sector Trade Fair, Lusaka, 5 June 2009. *  *  *  The Chairperson, Banking on Health; Representatives from the Medical Council of Zambia; Representatives from The General Nursing Council; Representatives from the Zambia Medical Association; Members of the Zambia Union of Nurses Organisation; Members of the Zambia Alliance of Private Health Providers; Representatives from the Pharmaceuticals Society of Zambia; Distinguished invited guests; Ladies and Gentlemen. *  *  *  It is with great joy and gratitude that I stand to address you at this important Second Private Health Sector Trade Fair. This occasion brings together many of our esteemed medical providers from the private sector and other important stakeholders in the delivery of medical services in Zambia like financial institutions, pharmaceutical distributors, and other commercial suppliers who support the medical industry. The Bank of Zambia as regulator of the financial system is committed to strengthening the financial sector and position it so that it is relevant to the country development agenda by providing finance to sectors like health and qualified private health providers. I believe this will lead to the improved quality of medical services provision in Zambia and contribute to the country’s economic growth. Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bank of Zambia, recognizes the important role that the private sector continues to play in providing health services to much of Zambia’s population.
The Bank of Zambia is also committed to ensuring the availability of finance to viable businesses including qualified health businesses. Doing so will help create a foundation for greater investment in the health of the nation. We appreciate the partnership and initiatives such as the “Banking on Health” in extending health services in Zambia and look forward to greater investment in the health sector of Zambia. I thank you. 2  BIS Review 73/2009