The Health Ministry says there’s no shortage of paracetamol tablets and syrup in the public health sector.
It says contrary to reports in the media the Health Ministry, through the National Health Fund which manages pharmaceuticals, has an adequate supply of the drugs.
Paracetamol such as Panadol, Cetamol and Tylenol are used in the treatment and management of the chikungunya virus.
The Ministry says it has its regular supply of paracetamol along with an emergency stock.
It says Regional Health Authorities have been encouraged to monitor closely their inventory management systems, especially in the Chik-V affected parishes.
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