Government hires new Board of Directors for Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority

Government has appointed new Board members for the Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA) effective 31st January, 2024. The appointment is in accordance with Section 6(1) of the PMRA Act No. 9 of 2019.

The appointment is for a tenure of three years expiring 30th January, 2027.

The Composition of the Board is as follows:

  1. Ms. Frider Chimimba                                –        Chairperson
  2. Dr. Enock Ludzu                                       –         Member
  3. Mr. John Mhango                                    –         Member
  4. Mr. William Mpute                                  –          Member
  5. Mrs. Flossy Lombola                               –          Member
  6. Mr. Chance Munthali                              –          Member
  7. Dr. Marvin Phonera                                –          Member
  8. Ms. Mary Chinkhadze Kamtimaleka       –          Member

The ex-officio members of the Board are as follows:

  1. The Secretary for Health
  2. The Solicitor General; and
  3. The Controller of Statutory Corporations