Govt to import 4L vials of Black Fungus drug
Govt to import 4L vials of Black Fungus drug
IANS / Updated: May 22, 2021, 06:00 IST
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has made efforts to ramp up supply and availability of Amphotericin-B, the anti-fungal drug used in treatment of
Black Fungus disease.
A statement from the government said on Friday, “In May 2021, 3,63,000 vials of Amphotericin-B will be imported, thereby resulting in total availability in the country (inclusive of the domestic production) of 5,26752 vials, 3,15,000 vials will be imported in June 2021. along with the domestic supply, the countrywide availability of Amphotericin-B will be enhanced to 5,70,114 vials in June 2021.”
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Government Approves 5 More Manufacturers to Produce Black Fungus Drugs
The Union Health Ministry announced on Friday that five more manufacturers have been granted licenses to produce Amphotericin-B, a medication used to treat black fungus.
New Delhi:
The Union Health Ministry announced on Friday that five more manufacturers have been granted licenses to produce Amphotericin-B, a medication used to treat black fungus and that they will begin manufacturing 1,11,000 vials of the drug per month in July.
The ministry said that efforts are being made to supplement domestic availability of the antifungal drug through import and that 3,63,000 vials of Amphotericin-B will be imported in May, bringing the total available in the country to 5,26,752 vials (including domestic production).
Ensure robust prevention and control practices to contain black fungus: Centre to states
Transmission-based precautions need heightened focus on droplet, airborne and contact precautions from the perspective of protecting healthcare workers and ensuring patient safety, Centre said.
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Patients infected with black fungus are treated at the Mucormycosis ward of a government hospital in Ahmedabad. (Photo | AP) By PTI
NEW DELHI: Noting that the spread of mucormycosis is becoming a cause of concern, the Centre has advised all states and union territories to review their preparedness for prevention and control of fungal infections as well as hygiene and sanitation in hospitals.