02/01/2026
🩺 MEDICAL NEWS UPDATE
Janakpur, Nepal
🚨 Critical Medicine Shortage in Janakpur & Madhesh Province
Government health facilities in Janakpur are facing a severe shortage of essential medicines and laboratory testing kits.
🔍 Key Issues
• ❌ Delay in supply from Health Supplies Centre
• 💊 Free medicines unavailable in many hospitals
• 🧪 Shortage of diagnostic testing kits
• 🏥 Over 136 local health facilities affected
👥 Who Is Most Affected?
• Poor and vulnerable patients
• Patients dependent on government hospitals
• Rural populations around Janakpur
⚠️ Impact
• Delay in diagnosis
• Interrupted treatment
• Increased out-of-pocket expenses
📢 Message
Timely supply of medicines is essential to protect public health [Source-Internet].