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South Africa medicine shortages: Health Department seeks alternative drugs | Mukoko News

Homepolitics-governanceSouth Africa medicine shortages: Health Department seeks alternative drugs

politics-governance1 min readBy Robin-Lee Francke

South Africa medicine shortages: Health Department seeks alternative drugs

There is currently a shortage of critical medication across South Africa.

By Robin-Lee Francke·October 28, 2026·South Africa

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South Africa is facing a shortage of critical medication, and the Health Department is seeking alternative drugs and engaging suppliers.

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The National Health Department says it is sourcing alternative medicines and engaging suppliers amid shortages affecting critical drugs.

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Length: 18 words · 1 min read
Published: October 28, 2026
Byline: Robin-Lee Francke
Source: IOL