Solomon David Chomba

Solomon David Chomba is the President of the Physician Assistants Union of Malawi (PAUM) and serves as the Chairperson of the Human Resource for Health Coalition. He has been a vocal advocate for healthcare reform and has recently criticized President Peter Mutharika’s executive order that bans public health practitioners from running private clinics. Chomba argues that this directive could worsen Malawi's fragile health system by demoralizing healthcare workers and disrupting services, particularly in rural areas. He emphasizes the need for dialogue and proper planning in addressing systemic issues within the healthcare sector, warning that heavy-handed approaches may lead to further crises rather than solutions.