They warn that there is a lack of vaccines against meningococcus and oncological remedies

While the national government badured yesterday that drug distribution in the province was not an inconvenience, Health Minister Santa Fe Andrea Uboldi reported shortages of Menveo (meningococcal) vaccine and oncological drugs.

The provincial representative stated that "an alert is not generated. When the vaccines arrive, they will be vaccinated. There is always time to do it. We do not generate alarms, but we ask that the contribution be guaranteed, "he said.

Uboldi's response came in a short circuit with the national government which, through spokesperson, was providing drugs nationwide unfold according to the planning that takes place each year. year with the provinces. "

In addition, these same spokespersons had indicated that" doses of vaccines and drugs, such as drugs intended for complexity, are distributed according to the needs reported by the courts and no notification has been received. received from the province of Santa Fe regarding the lack of drugs and other important supplies. "

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Uboldi picked up the glove.He said that he was maintaining" excellent relations with the national government "and that he" asked "permanently to the central government to provide missing vaccines.

In this regard, he indicated that" the interrupted delivery occurred produced in Menveo vaccine and "

The official categorically denied the shortage of BCG, rotavirus and Salk vaccines. "We never talk about missing these vaccines," he said.

Provincial Investment

With regard to expensive anticancer drugs, he pointed out that there is a "slow" and "missing" delivery. some cases. In this regard, he emphasized that the provincial government is responsible for guaranteeing treatment.

"No patient who needs a cancer drug that does not happen will be left without treatment. The province supports the purchase of drugs that must be sent by Nation, "said Uboldi, noting that during the first half of the year, Santa Fe has invested 25 million of pesos in the purchase of oncological drugs

in time and form and never appoint missing vaccines other than Menveo and oncological drugs, "said the Minister of Health.

The door – National Spokesmen pointed out yesterday that, thanks to the National Drug Coverage Program, the Ministry of Health transferred in the first half of the year to Santa Fe about 51 million pesos.