India cancer drug shortage worsens as chemotherapy prices soar

Cancer patients in India are facing a shortage of two common chemotherapy drugs. Platinum is a key ingredient in the treatments, but soaring prices are forcing manufacturers to cut production.

Al Jazeera's Minelle Fernandez reports from Colombo, in neighbouring Sri Lanka.

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