About Medicines Reserve Much Unclear / Day

The filling of the state material reserves and the funding allocated for it was zero or insufficient for a long time. Last year, the health sector was allocated 1.5 million euros for this purpose, but it is not enough – significant additional funds are needed to provide medicines for medicines. While the Ministry of Health believes it is partly ready for natural disasters, crises and emergency situations, those working in this area believe that the industry is not ready for it, and urges you to learn from Estonia, where it is done.

Need additional funding

The Ministry of Health (MoE) has prepared a report on the supply and use of medicinal products for citizens in the event of a state threat. This issue is scheduled for June 25 and 26 to be promoted to the government for approval and approval. In order to provide the reserves of medicines, additional funding will be needed, but how big, Juris Raudovs, a representative of the Saeima’s Social and Labor Affairs Committee, did not disclose, as it was restricted access information, adding that « the amount is sufficient ». Currently, thanks to the redistribution of funding and the support of the Ministry of the Interior, the reserves of medicines are generally secured. This year, EUR 1.5 million has been allocated for the maintenance of state material reserves (for the purchase of basic industry for industrial goods),