Ethiopia Secures 18-Month Insulin Supply, Ensures Distribution to Health Facilities
Ethiopia has secured an 18-month supply of insulin, ensuring distribution to government health institutions, community pharmacies, and private hospitals. The Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service confirmed that the supply is sufficient and will prevent shortages, with no immediate need for additional purchases.
"Adequate Insulin Supply for 18 Months Announced"
It has been announced that there is an adequate supply of insulin medication that will last for the next one year and six months. Ato Solomon Negusse, Deputy Director General of the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service, stated this in an interview with Bsrat Radio and Television. He explained that the insulin medication is stored with proper care and will be distributed to government health institutions.
Ato Solomon mentioned that the insulin will be provided to government health facilities, including Kenema Pharmacies, community pharmacies under government health institutions, and private hospitals. However, it will not be distributed to private pharmacies. As a result, Kenema Pharmacies and community pharmacies are receiving the insulin in the required quantities.
He emphasized that the government health institutions are providing the service adequately, ensuring that the community will not face shortages. He also revealed that all three types of insulin—adult and pediatric vials—have been imported into the country in sufficient quantities to last for one year and six months. Ato Solomon added that there is a reliable supply, and purchases will be made as needed based on the situation.
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