Ministry directs govt pharmacies to ensure supplies required for transplantation

Kathmandu, June 9: The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a circular mandating the availability of all necessary supplies required for organ transplantation within government-run pharmacies.     

The circular directs government hospitals and institutions to ensure that all goods needed for organ transplantation and related procedures are available within hospital pharmacies. This measure aims to address patients’ concerns regarding being forced to purchase such items at inflated prices from private suppliers.     

Ministry spokesperson Dr Prakash Budhathoki stated that, following decisions made at the secretary level, government pharmacies have been instructed to maintain adequate supplies of these necessities and to publicly display price lists.     

Furthermore, the Ministry has instructed all government hospitals that if any new types of items are required for transplantation, surgery, or treatment of any disease in the upcoming fiscal year, they must arrange for patients to receive these items only after publicly disclosing the company, authorised sellers, and prices. This directive is intended to prevent overcharging and protect patients from exploitation.     

The Ministry has also cautioned hospitals to avoid creating any environment that may lead to patient complaints. (RSS)