Malawi's medicine shortage has been blamed on drug theft. The Malawian government loses around 30% of the drugs and medical supplies it purchases to theft. According to a survey, 35% of private clinics sell anti-malarial drugs that had been donated for free use.

Malawi's public hospitals hit by massive drug theft

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Malawi's public hospitals hit by massive drug theft

Malawi's public hospitals hit by massive drug theft