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KAMPALA — A massive drug scandal has rocked Uganda’s medical world after the National Drug Authority (NDA) ordered an emergency recall of a dangerous anaesthetic linked to life-threatening surgical complications in hospitals across the country. At the heart of the storm are two big names: Abacus Pharma (A) Ltd — Uganda’s biggest drug distributor, and Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd — an …

Post Views: 1 By Martha Asinguza Drug theft in Uganda is not just a technical hiccup—it is a national challenge that undermines service delivery and puts lives at risk. When medicines meant for the public are stolen or diverted, the cost is borne by ordinary Ugandans, especially mothers and children in rural areas.Government, through the National Medical Stores (NMS), …