Ministry Directs Local Levels to Ensure Free Medicine Availability

Summary

The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has directed local levels to ensure the year-round availability of medicines and medical materials for free distribution in basic health services. It has sent a list of required supplies through the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration and asked local bodies to manage storage and distribution.

Key Points
  • The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has issued a circular to local levels to ensure free medicines are available at health institutions under basic health services.
  • A detailed list of medicines and medical materials needed for basic health services has been sent through the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration.
  • Local levels are responsible for managing the availability, storage, and free distribution of the required medicines throughout the year.
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