By Reuters Staff
LUSAKA, Jan 10 (Reuters) – Zambian President Edgar Lungu has dismissed Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya with immediate effect, the presidents office said on Sunday, without giving a reason for the move.
Once seen as a potential presidential replacement for Lungu, Chilufyas political ambitions have faded amid growing calls for his dismissal from opposition parties and health workers.
The President has thanked Dr Chilufya for the services rendered to government and wished him well in his future endeavors, the office said in a statement.
Chilufya, health minister since his appointment in 2016, was not immediately available for comment. (Reporting by Chris Mfula; Editing by Alexander Smith)read more
Zambian president dismisses health minister, no reason given – Reuters
