Nangombe addresses cybersecurity breach

Health executive director Ben Nangombe has confirmed last week's cyberattack targeting its Pharmaceutical Management Information System (PMIS) dashboard, which tracks medicine stock levels and aggregate patient data. The breach, detected on 13 December, exposed user names and emails of pharmacy personnel but did not compromise patient-specific information. The affected server was promptly shut down and isolated to prevent further risks. The ministry plans to strengthen its cybersecurity by hosting the dashboard on an internal network, resetting credentials and enhancing security protocols.

Investigations are ongoing to understand the breach and implement preventive measures fully.

- Elizabeth Kheibes