Rundu State Hospital medicine shortage part of national crisis - Health Ministry
The Namibian Ministry of Health is facing a nationwide shortage of essential medicines, impacting patients with chronic conditions. Officials are attempting to address the crisis by bypassing middlemen and sourcing directly from international suppliers.
Why it matters
Medicine shortages in public health systems pose a direct threat to the lives of vulnerable citizens and highlight systemic supply chain failures.
THE Ministry of Health and Social Services has responded to reports of a critical shortage of medicines at Rundu State Hospital and clinics, saying the shortage of pharmaceuticals is not an isolated matter but rather an issue currently being experienced countrywide.
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