Dr Mahadeo say every effort being made to address drug shortages

Dr Vishwa Mahadeo

Director-General of the Ministry of Health, Dr Vishwa Mahadeo has assured that the authorities are making every effort to ensure the medical needs of the public are served.

In a Department of Public Information (DPI) release yesterday, Dr Mahadeo stated that the government has ordered and shipped vital medications to alleviate shortages in the health system. This, he said, was in addition to purchasing all medicines available locally to address the “massive” drug shortage the administration encountered upon taking office last year.  

In an interview with DPI on Friday, Dr Mahadeo noted that even as the situation improves, there are several options available within the sector to ensure the public is served.