In Sata’s absence, activist Brebner Changala petitioned the High Court to compel the cabinet to put together a medical board to examine Sata and determine his suitability to continue as head of state. 
Kuhusu kutokuwepo kwa Sata, mwanaharakati Brebner Changala aliiomba Mahakama Kuu kulilazimisha Baraza la Mawaziri kuunda jopo la madaktari kuchunguza afya ya Sata na kubaini ikiwa anafaa kuendelea na kazi kama Mkuu wa Nchi.