Anthony Masamba
MalawipoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Anthony Masamba is the Chairperson for the Parliamentary Committee on Health in Malawi, where he advocates for increased collaboration among stakeholders to enhance women's access to Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). He emphasizes the critical need for progress in addressing reproductive health issues, particularly safe abortion access, as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at reducing maternal mortality and improving women's health. Through his work, Masamba highlights the importance of respecting and fulfilling women's reproductive rights as a fundamental aspect of their autonomy and overall development.
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Chairperson of Parliament’s Health Committee Anthony Masamba warned that increasing taxes on essential medicines carries serious implications for access to healthcare.
Medicines Tax Shock: Government Silent as New Tariffs Threaten to Push Up Drug Prices - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-19
Anthony Masamba described the revelations as alarming and warned that corruption in hospitals is endangering the lives of ordinary Malawians.
Patients Forced to Pay K90,000 for “Free” Treatment as Corruption Crisis Rocks Public Hospitals - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-05-29
Chairperson for the Committee Anthony Masamba highlighted that there has been a least progress in dealing with issues related to Women’s access to SRHR.
Parliamentary Committee on Health lobby for increased collaboration on SRHR - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-01