Factors contributing to human and veterinary medicine shortages in developing countries: perspectives of suppliers and regulators in Namibia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medicine shortages remain a pervasive global public health challenge, particularly affecting import-dependent countries with limited local manufacturing capacity. Namibia's reliance on pharmaceutical imports makes it vulnerable to supply chain disruptions across human and veterinary health sectors.

Aim

This study explores availability and factors contributing to medicine shortages in Namibia from the perspectives of regulators and pharmaceutical suppliers.

Methods

An exploratory qualitative study was conducted between August and October 2024. In-depth semi-structured interviews were carried out with 11 key stakeholders in the pharmaceutical sector involved in procurement, distribution, and regulation across public and private sectors, including animal healt

SUBMITTER: Uahupirapi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12529813 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature