'Lack of Political Will and Forecast Leading to Rush for Remdesivir in Tamil Nadu'
The demand for Remdesivir, which has emerged as a crucial drug for severely affected COVID-19 patients, has risen exponentially during the second wave of the pandemic. In Tamil Nadu's Government Kilpauk Medical College Hospital, thousands of people can be seen queueing up for buying Remdesivir. The TN government has licensed only this centre for distribution of the drug to the entire state. TN-based public health activist Dr Santhi talks about the importance of the drug in the current times.
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