The Zambian government has announced a release of 2.64 billion-kwacha (0.75 percent of GDP) to clear arrears and pay contractors.
The government had set up an Epidemic Preparedness Fund amounting to 57 million kwacha (0.02% of GDP) and had approved a COVID-19 Contingency and Response Plan with a budget of 659 million kwacha (0.2% of GDP).
Furthermore, 400 doctors and 3000 paramedics were recruited to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.(1)
Cabinet approved a COVID-19 Contingency and Response Plan with a budget of K659 million under the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit; and the Government has started mobilizing funds through the budget and engagement with various local and international stakeholders. (2)
Emergency regulations on how to account for donations have been shared to all line ministries.
In addition regulations on health related matters as guided by WHO have been put in place and are being disseminated accordingly.(TBC).
(1) IMF Fiscal Policy
(2) https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/zambia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html
