Cancer medicine shortage hits country’s largest cancer hospital
▸ Part of: BP Koirala Cancer Hospital Faces Severe Shortage of Chemotherapy Drugs
BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, the country's largest cancer treatment facility, is experiencing a severe shortage of essential chemotherapy drugs like Carboplatin and Cisplatin due to global supply disruptions. This shortage is impacting patient treatment plans and potentially reducing the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Hospital authorities have informed the Ministry of Health and Population and sought international assistance, while also warning patients against using medicines from unofficial channels due to health risks.
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