Medicines shortage hit Botswana

Shortage of medication seems to be a prevalent crisis PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Shortage of medication seems to be a prevalent crisis PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Shortage of medication does not seem like a crisis that will soon be out of the way any time soon in our country.

Some patients who suffer from chronic diseases continue to desperately buy medication for themselves because they are being told there is no medication at clinics, hospitals but can only be found at private pharmacies.

Shortage of medication seems to be a prevalent crisis that has not really been tended to by the Ministry of Health as citizens continue to dig deep into their own pockets for them to have the medication they are prescribed to by the doctors.

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Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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