Health News of Thursday, 2 November 2017Source: Starrfmonline.comCondoms, TB drugs in short supply in Ghana – NSAsFile photoA rapid increase in Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Ghana is imminent, as some anti-HIV/AIDS advocacy organisations have indicated an acute shortage of condoms and personal [sex] lubricants. They have also served notice drugs for the treatment of Tuberculosis are also reportedly in short supply in the country. These revelations were made at a quarterly meeting organized by the Non-State Actors (NSAs) in Health for its members in Accra on Tuesday. Issues discussed included Nutrition challenges for a certain percentage of children in the country, and the Government of Ghana’s faltering commitment to the procurement of pediatric Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs). “Government must be committed to fulfilling its obligations to ensure the improvement of healthcare delivery in the country,” she said.

Source: GhanaWeb November 02, 2017 16:52 UTC