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Hydroxyurea Shortage Threatens Sickle Cell Patients | Uganda News
Hydroxyurea, a lifesaving drug for sickle cell patients, is running critically short at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital — leaving thousands of Ugandans without essential treatment. Despite government policy mandating free access, supply chain failures have left patients vulnerable, with no deliveries in two cycles. The parliamentary Health Committee is stepping in to pressure NMS and possibly switch suppliers, while NMS insists stock exists — urging the hospital to verify procurement plans. With 20,000–25,000 sickle cell births annually in Uganda, this shortage isn’t just inconvenient — it’s…
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