This story is part of Situation Critical, a series from CBC British Columbia reporting on the barriers people in this province face in accessing timely and appropriate health care.
A worldwide shortage of medical contrast dye is forcing the postponement of non-urgent and elective procedures that require the dye and can’t be done any other way.
The shortage comes after one of the primary companies that make the dye, GE Healthcare, had to shut down production at its factory during COVID-19 lockdowns. Although it’s back up and running at full capacity, the shortage continues to affect hospitals and clinics globally.
B.C.’s Ministry of Health told
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