CMS fails to deliver drugs and equipment
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
At a recent meeting Kittson Chimbalanga, Selebi-Phikwe Government Hospital Senior Pharmacist said the hospital has been operating for the past three months without thermometers as CMS has failed to adequately provide them with equipment and drugs.
"The decision to allow us to purchase from private pharmacies has not solved our problems because the medication that we require is not available locally. It must be sourced from CMS," said Chimbalanga.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...