North Korea could face major tuberculosis medication shortage, NGO warns



News North Korea could face major tuberculosis medication shortage, NGO warns Eugene Bell Foundation calls on South Korean civil society to provide funds, "shoulder the responsibility" Dagyum Ji October 17, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Eugene Bell Foundation -- distribution of photographs provided by Eugene Bell Foundation is strictly prohibited North Korea could face a shortage of medication needed to treat drug-susceptible tuberculosis (TB), the Eugene Bell Foundation NGO warned on Thursday, urging South Koreans to play a more active role in providing humanitarian aid to the DPRK. The shortage, the group said, was tied to international financing organization the Global Fund's February 2018 decision to withdraw from DPRK operations. North Korea could face a shortage of medication needed to treat drug-susceptible tuberculosis (TB), the Eugene Bell Foundation NGO warned on Thursday, urging South Koreans to play a more active role in providing humanitarian aid to the DPRK. The shortage, the group said, was tied to international financing organization the Global Fund's February 2018 decision to withdraw from DPRK operations. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea could face major tuberculosis medication shortage, NGO warns

Eugene Bell Foundation calls on South Korean civil society to provide funds, "shoulder the responsibility"

Dagyum Ji October 17, 2019

North Korea could face major tuberculosis medication shortage, NGO warns

Eugene Bell Foundation -- distribution of photographs provided by Eugene Bell Foundation is strictly prohibited

North Korea could face a shortage of medication needed to treat drug-susceptible tuberculosis (TB), the Eugene Bell Foundation NGO warned on Thursday, urging South Koreans to play a more active role in providing humanitarian aid to the DPRK.

The shortage, the group said, was tied to international financing organization the Global Fund's February 2018 decision to withdraw from DPRK operations.

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