# Nepal's Medicine Supply Vulnerability Highlighted by Past Disruptions

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| Topic | Nepal Health |
| Published | 2026-09-26T05:15:00.000Z |
| Language | en (governing) |
| Original publisher | https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-needs-pharmaceutical-policy.html |

## Summary

Nepal's experience with medicine shortages during the 2015 border disruption has underscored the importance of reliable access to essential medicines, particularly during crises. The country's inability to produce or procure necessary medications in a timely manner exposed the delicate balance between health security and logistical challenges. This vulnerability has significant implications for Nepal's ability to respond to future health emergencies, emphasizing the need for robust strategies to ensure uninterrupted medicine supply.

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https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-needs-pharmaceutical-policy.html

## Other languages

- en: https://health.givenepal.org/p/nepal-cannot-afford-to-leave-its-medicine-supply-to-chance.md?lang=en
- es: https://health.givenepal.org/p/nepal-cannot-afford-to-leave-its-medicine-supply-to-chance.md?lang=es
- zh: https://health.givenepal.org/p/nepal-cannot-afford-to-leave-its-medicine-supply-to-chance.md?lang=zh
- hi: https://health.givenepal.org/p/nepal-cannot-afford-to-leave-its-medicine-supply-to-chance.md?lang=hi
- ar: https://health.givenepal.org/p/nepal-cannot-afford-to-leave-its-medicine-supply-to-chance.md?lang=ar

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