The Government of India is supporting the states in active case detection, surveillance, treatment, supply of diagnostic kits, medicines, sprays etc.
Centre and states need to work in tandem and in a collaborative spirit as was done during the previous surges for COVID-19 prevention and management
Indigenously-developed molecular diagnostics have helped expand the reach of diagnosis to every part of the country today
This will give a boost to cost-effective, quality medicines and contribute towards reduction in out of pocket expenditure on healthcare for the citizens
The pandemic has taught us that health is not the exclusive responsibility of only the Union Health Ministry but jointly addressed by various Ministries at the centre and through state governments
The Bill aims to amend and consolidate the law relating to the import, manufacture, distribution and sale of drugs, medical devices and cosmetics
States were also strongly advised to strictly monitor epidemiological profile of admitted COVID patients
Increased and timely testing will enable early identification of COVID cases and help to curb spread of the infection among the community
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