# The Western Cape government calls on the national government to take urgent action to address ongoing medicine shortages nationwide. The shortages are linked to manufacturing problems, supplier constraints and delays in imports and medicine testing. Health and Wellness MEC Mireille Wenger says better coordination between national and provincial health departments is needed to prevent shortages. Wenger advised patients not to stop or change their medication without consulting a healthcare professional:
Western Cape government calls for urgent solutions to protect patients from medicine shortages [SOUND]
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