Medicines shortage hits health facilities in Dolpa’s Tripurasundari Municipality
Summary
Health facilities in Tripurasundari Municipality, Dolpa, are facing a severe shortage of medicines for nearly seven months due to the absence of a chief administrative officer, affecting patient care especially during the winter season.
Key Points
- Health facilities in Tripurasundari Municipality are suffering from a severe shortage of medicines due to the absence of a chief administrative officer for nearly seven months.
- Essential medicines like paracetamol, amoxicillin, oral rehydration salts, and asthma drugs are out of stock in all 12 health units under the municipality.
- Temporary management involves requesting small quantities from the district hospital, but supplies remain insufficient, especially as winter increases patient numbers.
- The absence of the chief administrative officer has also disrupted other administrative functions, including development project agreements and salary payments.
