Free medicines run dry in Salyan as patients wait for provincial supplies
Summary
Patients with chronic illnesses in Salyan have been without free medicines for three months due to delays in supply from the Karnali provincial government, forcing many to buy from private pharmacies.
Key Points
- Salyan's government health facilities have run out of free medicines for hypertension, diabetes, mental health, and family planning for the past three months.
- Patients are compelled to purchase medicines from private pharmacies, causing financial strain on families relying on free healthcare.
- Health officials in various municipalities report ongoing shortages and delays in medicine supply from the Karnali provincial government.
- The Karnali Province Health Directorate attributes delays to procurement setbacks but expects medicine delivery within a few days.
