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NewsUN expert highlights critical medicine shortages in Maldives
UN expert Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng warned that the Maldives faces a health crisis due to critical shortages of essential medicines and equipment. The crisis is driven by the country's small market size and high costs. She urged the government to implement price controls and transparent procurement to ensure affordable access for all citizens.
News"Medicine shortages a national crisis, must find root cause"
Aasandha Managing Director Aminath Zeeniya has labeled the Maldives' medicine shortage a national crisis, citing weak regulations and excessive pharmacy markups. Despite high spending, only 1,300 of 5,000 approved drugs are imported. The crisis is worsened by a lack of inventory tracking and profit margins reaching up to 600 percent.