Gauteng hospitals hit by medicine shortage: health department

“There are reasons for the shortage of medicines in the country. The shortage of certain medicines is not unique to Gauteng.”

She said the problem is the result of a shortage of active pharmaceutical ingredients and rising prices, inconsistent supply from the manufacturers of finished products, and increased demand for medicines due to Covid-19 as most countries are stockpiling and manufacturers are not coping with the high demand.

“Most manufacturers are not bidding for tenders. There are measures being implemented to mitigate the shortage, which include b uying out against contracted suppliers, asking suppliers that are not on contract to manufacture some of the products and pKekana said patients waiting at home may access services if their condition deteriorates and they become acute and must attend any of the provincial emergency services. There they will be assessed for the need for

That is totally wrong if anyone is ill they need to be given their meds, time coronavirus stopped being used as an excuse for incompetence.

Meanwhile millions were pocketed by thugs in suits and we will pay on their behalf.

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