ARE ESSENTIAL DRUGS ALWAYS AVAILABLE AND AFFORDABLE?

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A special study is needed on the number of deaths that occur on an annual basis. Life expectancy in The Gambia should be properly assessed.

A significant development this past week is the difficulty to buy pain killers like paracetemol and rehydration salt. There is need for cooperation between the public sector and private importers of medication to ensure that all vital drugs are always available at affordable prices.

A periodic inventory should be done on the availability of drugs so that no shortage will be entertained. Foroyaa will conduct extensive monitoring of the availability and affordability of essential drugs.