Medicine shortage hits Mubarikpur dispensary

Chandigarh | Tuesday | 12th June, 2018

Summary:

The staff have to fetch water from the neighbourhood because the dispensary has no water supply of its own. Most of the frequently prescribed medicines by Rural Medical Officer have not been supplied for several months. Sources said the dispensary, which lacks basic amenities, has also been facing a shortage of medicines for the past 10 months. Reason: The dispensary, which is situated in a remote area of Mubarikpur village, has been operating without toilets and drinking water facilities since its inception. With lack of funds or supply of medicines in time, the staff deputed at the dispensary try to manage affairs on their own..