New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena on Saturday really helpful an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged procurement and provide of “non-standard” medication in authorities hospitals within the nationwide capital. In a be aware to Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, the LG mentioned that the matter is regarding as such medicines have been given to lakhs of sufferers.
“It’s with a way of deep concern that I’ve perused the file. I’m, to say the least, anguished at the truth that lakhs of hapless individuals and sufferers are being provided faux medication which have failed high quality commonplace assessments,” the be aware to Kumar learn.
Lt Governor Saxena added that these medication have been procured by the Central Procurement Company (CPA) which comes beneath the ambit of Delhi Well being Companies (DHS) and was probably additionally provided to Mohalla Clinics.
“Examined by authorities in addition to non-public analysts/laboratories as per guidelines and statutory provisions beneath the Medicine and Cosmetics Act, 1940, these have failed and are categorised as ‘Not of Normal High quality’,” he mentioned.
“Prima facie, other than CPA-DHS, GNCTD, there are suppliers, producers located in different states and drug controllers in these states related on this complete train,” he added.
Beforehand, the Directorate of Vigilance had submitted a report on the matter regarding the procurement of such medicines. Complaints have been raised in regards to the provide of substandard medicines in Delhi authorities hospitals. Primarily based on such reviews, drugs samples have been collected from Delhi authorities hospitals.
In the meantime, Delhi’s Atmosphere Minister Gopal Rai advised PTI that the Aam Aadmi Social gathering-led authorities will quickly come out with a report on the matter. He additionally alleged that the claims made by Lt Governor Saxena are only a solution to impede the work of Delhi authorities.
