Snakebite Medicine Unavailable in Madhesh Province Hospitals, Rabies Vaccine Stocked
Summary
Hospitals in Madhesh Province are facing treatment disruptions because snakebite medicine remains unavailable, while a fresh supply of anti-rabies vaccine is expected to last for a few months. Officials say budget delays and inadequate funding are still causing recurring medicine shortages across the province.
Key Points
- Snakebite medicine remains in short supply at hospitals across Madhesh Province, forcing some patients to seek treatment elsewhere.
- A recent shipment of anti-rabies vaccine has arrived and should last for about 3–4 months.
- Provincial officials say budget delays and insufficient funding are behind recurring shortages of essential medicines.
- The province provides 98 types of free medicines to public health facilities, but procurement has been slowed by late budget release and missing finance ministry directives.
