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South Africa Faces Essential Medicine Shortages Due to Supply Chain and Regulatory Hurdles

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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The Chief Director of Health Products Procurement at the National Department of Health, Khadija Jamaloodien, confirmed that essential medicine scarcities are a serious issue in South Africa. The shortages affect approximately 40 to 50 of the 1,200 line items monitored. Sources indicate that the issues stem from several factors, including new SAHPRA requirements that manufacturers are struggling to meet, leading to production halts. A second cited cause is the availability of active pharmaceutical ingredients procured from global manufacturers.

From ewn.co.za

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The scarcities affect critical medicines needed for various conditions, including those impacting pregnant women, children, and patients with Parkinson's and epilepsy. The issues are linked to the availability of inputs and the ability of manufacturers to meet stringent regulatory standards.

South Africa is already experiencing supply chain disruptions via imports due to the Middle East conflict, as reported by S&P Global regarding the South African private sector PMI data.

From ewn.co.za

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  • South AfricaCountry experiencing shortages of essential medicines and manufacturing hurdles.

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