Black Fungus cases update

May 21, 2021 15:39

Doctors treat patients at a Black Fungus ward

Maharashtra: Dy CM Ajit Pawar says, "Presently there are over 300 cases of black fungus in Pune, including many outsiders (residents of other districts). There's a shortage of injections for them. If there are 300 patients, around 1800 injections a day are needed and that is not available in required number."

Karnataka: Dy CM Dr. Ashwathnarayan CN says, "Based on the number of Black Fungus cases, we are trying to procure Amphotericin-B drug, to address the demand. The allocation of the drug by the Centre will be done based on the number of cases in the state."

Govt of India: "Health Ministry along with Dept. of Pharmaceuticals and MEA is making efforts for significantly ramping up domestic production of Amphotericin-B drug. 5 additional manufactures have been given license to manufacture within the country. Production by existing five manufacturers being ramped up."

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