Government to coordinate IV fluid distribution in response to shortage across Australia
by Natasha May from World news | The Guardian on (#6Q0Y1)
Shortages have eased but are expected to continue through 2024, the country's health ministers say after meeting
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The government is stepping in to coordinate the distribution of IV fluids across the country in response to a shortage of the vital medical supplies.
The shortage, which is expected to continue throughout 2024, has shone a light on the vulnerability of Australia's supply chain and ability to source crucial health supplies beyond medicines.
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