BCG Vaccine Shortage Exposed

Recently, there was a two-week shortage of the BCG vaccine for tuberculosis after its supplier withdrew due to production issues, exposing vulnerabilities in the country’s fragile vaccine supply chain. On June 30, 2 million doses arrived via a Brazilian donation, enough to cover six months of vaccinations starting July 1. Health officials stressed that children up to 2 years can still be vaccinated, but the disruption highlights ongoing reliance on foreign suppliers and complex logistics.