Sana'a - Saba:
The Ministry of Health and Environment issued a decision prohibiting the sale or dispensing of tuberculosis medications in pharmacies and private facilities, restricting their dispensing to the National Tuberculosis Control Program.
The decision aims to protect tuberculosis patients from exploitation and ensure they receive free treatment in accordance with approved medical protocols.
Pursuant to Resolution No. (6/1/69) of 1446 AH, the distribution of tuberculosis medications is prohibited outside the scope of the National Program for Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases Control and its branches in governorates and districts, as the only entity officially authorized to dispense free treatment to patients.
The Ministry warned all pharmacies and private health facilities against violating the decision, stressing that dispensing tuberculosis medications outside the program is a violation that exposes perpetrators to legal accountability.
In a statement seen by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), Dr. Ihab Al-Saqqaf, Director General of the Tuberculosis Control Program, considered the decision an important step toward promoting health equity for tuberculosis patients, as they are the most vulnerable group in society. This requires providing care without financial burdens, while ensuring the safe use of medications to reduce the resistance of tuberculosis bacteria to antibiotics.
He pointed out that the decision categorically prohibits the dispensing of tuberculosis medications by any entity not affiliated with the program and its branches in the governorates and districts, in accordance with the law.
Dr. Al-Saqqaf emphasized that this decision is a qualitative achievement that strengthens and provides legal force to protect the rights of tuberculosis patients and to prosecute any violations in this regard.
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