Who Is Responsible? Medicine Shortages in Lesotho Reveal a Health System Divided

MASERU — The Ministry of Health has responded to concerns raised by members of the public over shortages of essential medicines in Thaba-Tseka, Qacha’s Nek and Maseru districts, maintaining that government facilities remain adequately stocked while challenges persist largely outside its direct control. In its response, the Ministry acknowledged that shortages of essential medicines do exist, but insisted these are not occurring within its own government-run facilities. The situation, it said, varies from one health centre to another, particularly among…Continue reading with a subscriptionSubscribe for full access to every story.Subscribe - M85/monthAlready a subscriber? Sign in Advertisement ...