Medicines shortage hit Botswana
Friday, October 21, 2022 | 1940 Views |
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.
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...