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Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi said there is a severe shortage of the medicines, which are needed to treat at least 944 people undergoing treatment for mucormycosis or black fungus.
Black fungus: Delhi HC allows duty free import of drugs till Centre decides on waiver
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. Updated: 27 May 2021, 06:29 PM IST PTI We direct that if any import is made by any person of this drug (Amphotericin B), it shall be allowed on a bond furnished by the importer without the actual duty being paid, till a decision is taken by the Centre, Delhi HC said
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NEW DELHI :
The Delhi High Court Thursday allowed duty free import of Amphotericin B, used for treating black fungus patients, primarily those affected by it after recovering from Covid-19, on furnishing of a bond by the importers till the Centre takes a final decision on waiving the customs duty on it.
Drugs To Treat Black Fungus Can Be Applied Online in Telangana May 20, 2021, 12:16 IST
Despite COVID-19 in the state, Black Fungus cases are also rising day by day. People infected with COVID are afraid to get admitted into hospitals because of a black fungus. Black Fungus infects the recovered COVID patients solely as a result of the steroids, which lower the body s immunity to fight germs and sickness.
Patients and their relatives must apply online to the special committee headed by the Director of Medical Education (DME) Dr K Ramesh Reddy to obtain drugs for the treatment of mucormycosis. Individuals who require Amphotericin B, Posaconazole, or Isavuconazole, all of which are used to treat fungal infections, should contact (ent-mcrm@telangana.gov.in)