374 samples of medicines fail in last one year in Himachal Pradesh: Health Minister
He said that action has been taken as per rules against those firms whose samples have failed and some have also been blacklisted.
He said that action has been taken as per rules against those firms whose samples have failed and some have also been blacklisted.
The Minister stressed that people should not panic and take requisite precautions to ward off the infection.
On Saturday, lieutenant governor had recommended a CBI inquiry into "Not of Standard Quality" drugs being supplied in Delhi government hospitals.
A total of six cases of Nipah virus infection were reported in Kerala’s Kozhikode district of which two persons died.
According to a complaint, the minister's staff member and associate demanded a bribe of Rs 15 lakh for the appointment of a medical officer.
PM Modi assessed the COVID-19 situation in the country, the preparedness of health infrastructure and logistics.
Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, also the health minister, said that the Bihar government is prepared for tackling the Covid-19 cases.
"COVID is not over yet. I have directed all concerned to be alert and strengthen surveillance.," tweeted Union Health Minister.
WHO on October 5 had warned that cough syrup manufactured by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited could be linked to the death of 66 children in The Gambia in West Africa.
It was one of the last countries in the European Union (EU) to drop travel restrictions when entering from another member state for the summer months.