Bodoe promises action on CDAP, cancer drug shortages

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October 18, 2026

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Bodoe promises action on CDAP, cancer drug shortages

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Kejan Haynes

Patients struggling to access medication for chronic diseases, cancer and some psychiatric conditions could see improvements, with Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe promising action to address shortages in the public health system.

The shortages include but are not limited to, breast cancer drugs exemestane, anastrozole and letrozole.

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