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Cry our beloved country

After the Ministry of Health recently decried a national acute shortage of medications and drugs, it’s apparent that we are headed for tough times. We are not out of the woods yet.

Evidence is galore that it is not only government pharmacies that are experiencing the disconcerting shortages, as even many of the private pharmacies are unable to dispense prescribed medications, leaving patients running all over the place in search of medications.

It’s worrying that even patients with chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and others find themselves sent from pillar to post as pharmacies’ shelves are empty and cannot serve them.

Editor's Comment
Rising abortion figures demand urgent action

Instead, they should serve as a warning to health authorities, community leaders, and policymakers that something is not right. According to the Palapye District Development Committee’s latest report, 130 abortion cases were recorded between April and June 2026.On the face of it, the overall figure may represent a decline from the preceding quarter. However, going deeper into the figures, the monthly trend tells a different and more worrying...

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