Lifesaving drug missing in Delhi; thalassemia care hits crisis point
Thalassemia patients in Delhi are facing a critical shortage of Desferal injections, a life-saving drug for managing iron overload. Despite government claims of no shortage, patients report consistent unavailability in public hospitals, forcing them to bear exorbitant costs in the private market. This drug deficiency jeopardizes their survival and highlights a significant gap in healthcare accessibility.
Thalassemia patients in Delhi are facing a critical shortage of Desferal injections, a life-saving drug for managing iron overload. Despite government claims of no shortage, patients report consistent unavailability in public hospitals, forcing them to bear exorbitant costs in the private market. This drug deficiency jeopardizes their survival and highlights a significant gap in healthcare accessibility.
