What are the challenges faced by TB and HIV patients due to frequent shortages of anti-TB drugs
Concerns raised by patients and activists seeking Prime Minister's intervention regarding the consistent lack of anti-TB drugs
- One major challenge faced by TB and HIV patients due to frequent shortages of anti-TB drugs is the risk of treatment interruptions, leading to drug resistance and treatment failure.
- Patient's health can deteriorate if they are unable to access their medication consistently, increasing the morbidity and mortality rates among TB and HIV patients.
- Shortages of anti-TB drugs also cause anxiety and stress among patients, as they worry about the availability of their life-saving medication.
- Patients may have to travel long distances to find the drugs, incurring additional costs and enduring physical and emotional strain.
- Lack of medication supply can erode trust in the healthcare system and lead to frustration among patients and their families.
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