Health cancels N$45m orders
Suppliers fail to deliver stock to Central Medical Stores The Ministry of Health and Social Services has cancelled pharmaceutical and clinical product orders worth N$44.8 million after suppliers allegedly failed to deliver medicines to the Central Medical Stores (CMS). The orders, which were extended to 12 companies, included medicine for mental illnesses, cancer treatments and medication for chronic conditions to state hospitals. Other orders were for diabetes, high blood pr
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has canceled N$44.8 million in orders for pharmaceutical and clinical products after suppliers failed to deliver. The orders, issued to 12 companies, included critical medicines for mental health, cancer, and chronic conditions. Some of the orders were for diabetes and high blood pressure treatments, as well as medications for life-threatening infections. The affected suppliers were tasked with delivering N$29.8 million in local pharmaceutical supplies and N$14.9 million in manufacturer orders. An internal document from February stated that suppliers failed to meet their obligations after purchase orders were issued. The health ministry sought approval to cancel these orders. The government is now working to replenish critical medicine supplies through new purchases. A recent update mentioned that 37 line items of essential medicines have been delivered since May 2026. Several large and small suppliers were impacted, with Windhoek Medical Solutions facing the highest cancellation amount.
The cancellation highlights ongoing supply chain issues that could affect access to essential medicines in public health facilities.
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