Paraguay Medication Shortages
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Patients in multiple Paraguayan cities report persistent shortages of essential medications at Social Security Institute (IPS) facilities. Despite patient outcry and reports of chronic illness medication deficits, the IPS president downplays the severity of the shortages.
Medication shortages persist at IPS in Presidente Franco despite promises
- Patients at the IPS in Presidente Franco, Paraguay, report persistent shortages of essential medications. - The hospital acknowledges a deficit, particularly for chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes. - Despite promises of improved supply, patients are forced to buy expensive treatments privately.
Coronel Oviedo IPS faces constant medication shortages
- Patients at the Social Security Institute (IPS) in Coronel Oviedo, Paraguay, are reporting a persistent shortage of essential medications, forcing them to purchase treatments privately. - Key medica…
Concepción: 'Medications are missing,' according to IPS insured
- Patients at the IPS hospital in Concepción, Paraguay, are reporting a severe shortage of essential medications for chronic illnesses. - Individuals are unable to obtain prescribed drugs, with some r…
IPS President Downplays Medication Shortages Amidst Patient Outcry
- The president of Paraguay's social security institute, Isaías Fretes, downplayed criticism regarding a persistent shortage of medications, stating only 19% are missing. - Insured individuals express…
