SA faces shortage of essential medicine, but Health Department says supply chain not collapsing - EWN
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The Chief Director of Health Products Procurement at the National Department of Health, Khadija Jamaloodien, has admitted that there is a serious problem with some essential medicines becoming increasingly scarce.
The Chief Director of Health Products Procurement at the National Department of Health, Khadija Jamaloodien, has admitted that there is a serious problem with some essential medicines becoming increasingly scarce.
CapeTalkβs John Maytham spoke to her after Rapport and News24 reported that 'everyone from Parkinson's and epilepsy patients to pregnant women and children are feeling the impact of the growing shortage'.
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https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/09/22/sa-faces-shortage-of-essential-medicine-but-health-department-says-supply-chain-not-collapsing
