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Medicine shortage issue will be resolved within 2 months: President

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu stated that the medicine shortage in the Maldives will be resolved within two months, with a revolutionized system by June or July. He spoke on the 'National Chat' program. The government set up State Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply in September last year to import medical equipment and drugs. All pharmacies operated by STO will be transferred to State Pharma by July. A modern stock-viewing system is also being introduced.

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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu stated that the medicine shortage in the Maldives will be resolved within two months, with a revolutionized system by June or July. He spoke on the 'National Chat' program. The government set up State Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply in September last year to import medical equipment and drugs. All pharmacies operated by STO will be transferred to State Pharma by July. A modern stock-viewing system is also being introduced.

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