Theatre Attendant Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Medical Supplies in Rumphi

The Theatre Attendant at Rumphi District Hospital, Harry Kumwenda, has been taken into police custody for allegedly stealing surgical gloves, examination gloves, and a theatre department ordering book.

According to Rumphi Police Station Spokesperson Sub Inspector Noel Kamchenga, Kumwenda, 43, was apprehended at RU 2 Roadblock in the District yesterday.

The stolen items, valued at K133,276, include essential medical supplies crucial for patient care.

Kumwenda, hailing from Chikalamba Village in T/A Chikulamayembe in the district, is facing charges of theft by a public servant.

The incident comes amid a series of theft cases at the hospital, which has been grappling with challenges following a fire that damaged the Pharmacy building in October last year.