Representative Image ANI | Updated: Jun 09, 2021 17:28 IST
New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): In order to combat black fungus cases, the Centre has allocated 3,21,100 vials of anti-fungal drug Liposomal Amphotericin-B to states in the past nine days.
In a tweet, Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Mansukh Mandaviya said, Within first 9 days of June 21, Government of India (GoI) allocated 3,21,100 vials of Liposomal Amphotericin-B to states. We are working continuously to import and manufacture Liposamal and Conventional Amphotericin-B to meet current demands. Department of Pharmaceuticals is ensuring smooth and timely supply of AmphB.
On May 27, the Central government gave a licence to five companies to ramp up the production of Liposomal Amphotericin B injections, which is used to treat black fungus or mucormycosis.