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Patients forced to private pharmacies as medicine shortages continue

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By Gagau Faavesi Sitaiai 18 May 2026, 8:00PM

A continuing shortage of basic medicines at Samoa’s main hospital in Moto’otua is leaving many patients frustrated and forcing families to spend extra money at private pharmacies to access essential treatment.

By Gagau Faavesi Sitaiai 18 May 2026, 8:00PM

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