A severe shortage of cancer medicines has created a crisis at Allied Hospital Faisalabad, leaving hundreds of patients without life-saving treatment.
Hospital officials confirm that nearly 70 percent of cancer medicines are currently unavailable after the closure of the Sehat Sahulat Program. The suspension has also forced the hospital to stop chemotherapy sessions, putting the lives of cancer patients in serious danger.
Patients and their families say that only a few medicines are available inside the hospital. Most families are now compelled to buy costly cancer medicines from private pharmacies. For many, the high prices are simply unaffordable, adding further stress to already difficult circumstances.
Relatives of patients describe the hospital environment as overcrowded and distressing. Reports show that three patients are often accommodated on a single bed due to the shortage of resources. Many families say their loved ones wait for treatment in critical condition, with little hope of timely care.
The absence of chemotherapy sessions has worsened the crisis. Experts warn that delaying or stopping treatment can lead to rapid disease progression. Families fear that without immediate action, many lives could be lost.
Hospital officials admit the shortage but insist that efforts are being made to address the crisis. They say the administration is trying to arrange cancer medicines through charitable donations and contributions from benefactors. However, the supply remains far below the demand.
Health experts in Faisalabad have urged the government to step in quickly. They warn that without urgent action, the crisis could worsen in the coming weeks. Restoring the Sehat Sahulat Program or introducing an alternative system is seen as essential to ensure consistent access to cancer medicines.
The situation highlights the urgent need for stronger healthcare policies and proper planning to safeguard patients who depend on life-saving drugs.
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