A severe shortage of insulin in the public sector hospitals market has created immense difficulties for diabetic patients across the province, 24NewsHD TV reported on Saturday.
Reports indicated that insulin 70/30, a widely used formulation for diabetes management, has disappeared from medical stores and is no longer available even in public teaching hospitals.
The absence of this life-saving medicine has forced patients, particularly those from low-income families, to wander from one facility to another in search of treatment.
Patients and their attendants expressed grave concern that, despite repeated appeals, the authorities have failed to take effective steps to overcome the shortage.
Many complained that public hospitals, which were once a reliable source of free insulin, are now unable to provide the medicine, leaving patients in distress.
Healthcare experts have warned that the prolonged unavailability of insulin 70/30 could lead to severe complications among diabetic patients, including increased hospital admissions and life-threatening emergencies.
They urged the government to take urgent measures to restore supply chains and ensure uninterrupted access to insulin for the public, especially those who cannot afford private alternatives.
The crisis has raised serious questions about the efficiency of drug regulation and supply management, with patients fearing the situation could worsen if immediate steps are not taken.