Shortage of Drugs Causes Panic For HIV Patients in Tanzania

A number of public health clinics in the Gelta region are facing a shortage of HIV drugs crucial to patients suffering from opportunistic infections, which can be life-threatening.The government has promised to set aside funds during the 2018/19 financial year for the drugs.

  • Tanzania:   You Will Have Drugs, HIV Patients Assured

    Daily News, 7 March 2018

    THE government has said it will set aside funds during FY 2018/19 for buying drugs to treat critical opportunistic infections (OIs) for HIV-positive patients, most of which aren't… Read more »

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