Palau hospital reports 98% of required medicines in stock, but future supply uncertain

Island Times (Palau)30 October 2026, 11:13 UTCPalau

By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Palau’s hospital has resolved its recent medicine shortage, with 98% of required medicines now in stock, but the Ministry of Health and Human Services cannot guarantee a consistent supply as the government’s current budget restrictions delay the next orders. Claret Matlab, director of Hospital Services at the Ministry of […] The post Palau hospital reports 98% of required medicines in stock, but future supply uncertain appeared first on Island Times News.

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