<span style="color: #222222;">Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan has said that there is no shortage of life saving drugs in the government hospitals of Kashmir and government is taking necessary steps to assist the hospital in case of any shortage.&nbsp;<br />'' <br />'' He was speaking during a review meeting held to take stock of the availability of medicines in the government hospitals of the valley yesterday. He said that 60 per cent of the drugs that reach to hospitals through government are adequate and sufficient for next five to six weeks.&nbsp;<br />'' <br />'' The meeting was also informed that there is no dearth of baby food and oxygen supply in the valley. Meanwhile, according to the Deputy Drugs Controller, Food and Drugs Administration, Jammu medicines worth around 32 crore rupees have been supplied to Kashmir valley from 20th of July to 23rd of August.&nbsp; He said the medicines include a wide range of drugs from all categories.&nbsp;<br />'' <br />''<br />''The Dy Drugs Controller informed that special efforts are being made to ensure and facilitate timely supply of medicines which require specialized storage conditions to authorized stockists and stake holders in the Kashmir valley.</span><br />
News On AIR | August 27, 2019 7:35 AM
No shortage of life saving drugs in govt hospitals, says Divisional Commissioner Kashmir