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BP Koirala Cancer Hospital Faces Severe Shortage of Chemotherapy Drugs

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BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Nepal's largest cancer treatment center, is experiencing a critical shortage of essential chemotherapy drugs like Carboplatin and Cisplatin, impacting patient treatment. Dr. Guru Sharan Sah stated the crisis stems from a global scarcity of active pharmaceutical ingredients, leading to concerns about reduced treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes. The hospital has alerted the Ministry of Health and Population and is seeking international aid.

  • The hospital treats approximately 200 cancer patients daily with chemotherapy.
  • Cisplatin stocks were depleted months ago, and Carboplatin ran out earlier this month.
  • The hospital is exploring limited imports from Bangladesh to alleviate the shortage.
  • Doctors caution patients against purchasing drugs from unofficial sources due to potential health risks from unregulated or improperly stored medicines.
  • The shortage is attributed to global disruptions in pharmaceutical supply chains affecting active pharmaceutical ingredients.

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