Gauteng Health acknowledges medicine shortages at public facilities [SOUND]

# The Gauteng Department of Health acknowledges medicine supply challenges at public facilities across the province. It says this is due to contract changes, supplier delays and broader supply-chain pressures. Spokesperson Steve Mabona says they are monitoring availability through its Stock Visibility System and has interventions including rotating stock between facilities, sourcing from alternative suppliers and using therapeutic alternatives. He says availability is actively monitored to minimise treatment interruptions: