Why Amphotericin Vials Allocated For Treatment Of Black Fungus Not Dispatched? Telangana High Court Pulls Up Centre
3 years, 9 months ago

Why Amphotericin Vials Allocated For Treatment Of Black Fungus Not Dispatched? Telangana High Court Pulls Up Centre

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Central Government for its laid-back attitude in the distribution of Amphotericin B medicine, crucial for treatment of Black Fungus infection. "Not a single vial of the allocated injection has been received by the State of Telangana from May 26 onwards," Chief Justice Hima Kohli noted. The Bench also comprising of Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy ordered the Additional Solicitor General to explain reasons therefor and ensure that allocated vials of the captioned injections are received by the State at the earliest. Also Happened: 'People Are Having To Mortgage Gold To Pay Bills': Telangana High Court Pulls Up State For Failing To Cap Private Hospital Prices For Treatment Of Covid-19 Case Title: R. Sameer Ahmed v. State of Telangana

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Low demand for precautionary dose amid surging COVID-19 cases in Telangana
1 year, 2 months ago

Low demand for precautionary dose amid surging COVID-19 cases in Telangana

The Hindu  

Despite the recent upswing in COVID-19 cases both nationally and in the state of Telangana, there has been a low uptake of the precautionary vaccine dose. Data available on the Co-WIN portal, managed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, indicates that as of December 18, out of the 3.15 crore individuals who completed their second vaccine dose in …

Telangana Govt restocks Covid-19 vaccine, but beneficiaries a no-show
1 year, 10 months ago

Telangana Govt restocks Covid-19 vaccine, but beneficiaries a no-show

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Despite a recent resurgence in the number of Covid-19 cases, there are hardly any takers for the booster dose even a week after the state government stocked primary health centres and urban PHCs with doses of Corbevax which is manufactured by the city-based Biological E. That state does not have Covishield or Covaxin with it. Vaccination counters and testing …

Vaccinate all or face action, Telangana High Court warns Centre and State
3 years, 5 months ago

Vaccinate all or face action, Telangana High Court warns Centre and State

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Taking a serious note of the Covid-19 death of a government teacher in Kothagudem district and 71 school students from across the State becoming asymptomatic coronavirus cases, the Telangana High Court on Wednesday asked the state government to complete vaccination of all teaching and non-teaching staff in schools within two months. "All government schools and some private institutions have …

No Patient Shall Suffer From Lack of Medicines.: Madhya Pradesh HC Directs Govt To Ensure Timely Administration of Amphotericin B for Black Fungus Patients
3 years, 7 months ago

No Patient Shall Suffer From Lack of Medicines.: Madhya Pradesh HC Directs Govt To Ensure Timely Administration of Amphotericin B for Black Fungus Patients

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to ensure timely administration of Amphotericin B and other medicines to Black fungus patients in the State while observing that no patient must suffer from lack of medicines.A Bench of Chief Justice Mohammad Rafiq and Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla also directed the Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Medical …

No discrimination over allocation of drugs to treat black fungus, Centre tells Bombay HC
3 years, 9 months ago

No discrimination over allocation of drugs to treat black fungus, Centre tells Bombay HC

India Today  

The Centre on Wednesday informed the Bombay High Court that anti-fungal drugs like Amphoterecin B used for treating black fungus had been allocated to states on a need-based system and there was no discrimination against any state, including Maharashtra. Maharashtra has 4,380 active mucormycosis or black fungus patients as of now, translating to a daily requirement of 17,520 vials of …

Govt allocates additional 1,06,300 vials of Amphotericin-B to states, UTs
3 years, 9 months ago

Govt allocates additional 1,06,300 vials of Amphotericin-B to states, UTs

India TV News  

Govt allocates additional 1,06,300 vials of Amphotericin-B to states, UTs The government on Monday allocated an additional 1,06,300 vials of Liposomal Amphotericin-B, used to treat black fungus infection, to states, Union Territories and central institutions, Union Minister Sadananda Gowda said. The government on Monday allocated an additional 1,06,300 vials of Liposomal Amphotericin-B, used to treat black fungus infection, to states, …

Centre's Allocation Not Sufficient To Treat Black Fungus Patients: Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Centre's Response
3 years, 9 months ago

Centre's Allocation Not Sufficient To Treat Black Fungus Patients: Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Centre's Response

Live Law  

Observing that Liposomal Amphotericin B allocated by the Centre to the State is not sufficient to treat the patients of black fungus, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday sought Central Government's response with regards to its allocation to different States based on the patient load. A division bench comprising of Justice K Vijayalakshmi and Justice D Ramesh also requested …

MP: 27 black fungus patients fall sick after Amphotericin-B shot
3 years, 9 months ago

MP: 27 black fungus patients fall sick after Amphotericin-B shot

India TV News  

At least 27 patients suffering from mucormycosis or 'black fungus' took ill after they were administered Amphotericin-B injections at the government Bundelkhand Medical College in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district, an official said on Sunday, adding the medical condition of these patients is stable now. "At least 27 patients, out of the 42 patients admitted in the mucormycosis ward, were given …

Black Fungus: MP govt issues licence for Amphotericin-B production, valid till December 22
3 years, 9 months ago

Black Fungus: MP govt issues licence for Amphotericin-B production, valid till December 22

India TV News  

The Madhya Pradesh government has issued a licence to a Jabalpur-based company to manufacture Amphotericin-B, a key anti-fungal drug used in the treatment of black fungus or mucormycosis, an official said. The Food and Drug Controller of Madhya Pradesh issued the licence to Revacure Lifesciences, a private sector company in Umaria-Dungaria industrial area of Jabalpur district, on May 31, which …

Black Fungus- "Responsibility Falls On Centre's Shoulders To Spell Out Policy For Priority Of Patients To Be Administered Amphotericin-B": Delhi High Court
3 years, 9 months ago

Black Fungus- "Responsibility Falls On Centre's Shoulders To Spell Out Policy For Priority Of Patients To Be Administered Amphotericin-B": Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Observing that younger patients may have to be prioritized in comparison with the older generation "which has lived its life", the Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to spell out its policy with regard to the priority of patients who should be administered the said drug, to maximize the lives that could be saved, amongst patients suffering from Mucormycosis …

Telangana HC orders state to submit vaccination details, fix cap on Covid care fee
3 years, 9 months ago

Telangana HC orders state to submit vaccination details, fix cap on Covid care fee

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to submit the blueprint of how the government was going to administer the Covid-19 vaccine to all those who are above the age of 18 and to submit the details of how many vaccines it had ordered from the manufacturers globally for state needs. The court also ordered the …

Telangana HC Unhappy With KCR Govt Over Covid Measures, Vaccines, Treatment Costs at Pvt Hospitals
3 years, 9 months ago

Telangana HC Unhappy With KCR Govt Over Covid Measures, Vaccines, Treatment Costs at Pvt Hospitals

News 18  

The Telangana High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the K Chandrashekhar Rao-led state government for failing to implement its previous orders over containing the spread of coronavirus, vaccination programme and stopping private hospitals from exploiting patients and their families. Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Vijaysen Reddy expressed their discontent to Advocate General BS Prasad that the government …

'People Are Having To Mortgage Gold To Pay Bills': Telangana High Court Pulls Up State For Failing To Cap Private Hospital Prices For Treatment Of Covid-19
3 years, 9 months ago

'People Are Having To Mortgage Gold To Pay Bills': Telangana High Court Pulls Up State For Failing To Cap Private Hospital Prices For Treatment Of Covid-19

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court on Tuesday rapped the State Government for failing to cap the fees being charged by private hospitals for treatment of COVID-19 patients in the State. "People are having to mortgage gold to pay bills," Chief Justice Hima Kohli remarked. On May 18, the High Court had directed the State Government to issue a fresh Government Order, …

Over 50k Imported Vials of Amphotericin-B Arrive in India: Mansukh Mandaviya
3 years, 9 months ago

Over 50k Imported Vials of Amphotericin-B Arrive in India: Mansukh Mandaviya

News 18  

Over 50,000 vials of Amphotericin-B, used in the treatment of black fungus, have arrived in India from abroad, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Mansukh L Mandaviya said on Friday. Amphotericin-B is used to treat Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, which damages the nose, eyes, sinuses, and sometimes even the brain. I am thankful to @GileadSciences and @MylanNews …

Uttarakhand receives 15,000 vials of Amphotericin-B to treat Black Fungus
3 years, 9 months ago

Uttarakhand receives 15,000 vials of Amphotericin-B to treat Black Fungus

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand has received 15,000 vials of Amphotericin-B, the drug used for treating patients with black fungus, from a Rudrapur-based pharmacy company, late on Thursday. The State Drug Controller, Tajbar Singh Jaggi said, "These injections came on orders of Doon Medical College Hospital, so they will first go to them and after that, they will be distributed". The mortality rate of …

Black Fungus: 11,717 cases reported till now; Centre allocates 29,250 more Amphotericin-B vials to states, UTs
3 years, 9 months ago

Black Fungus: 11,717 cases reported till now; Centre allocates 29,250 more Amphotericin-B vials to states, UTs

Firstpost  

The government has allocated 7,210 vials to Gujarat, followed by 6,980 vials to Maharashtra. Both the states have logged the highest number of Mucormycosis infections so far New Delhi: The government has allocated 29,250 additional vials of Amphotericin-B drug to states and Union Territories, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers Sadananda Gowda said on Wednesday. The government has allocated 7,210 …

Estimates 400 Patients To Be Affected With Mucormycosis(Black Fungus) Every Week, Karnataka Govt Tells High Court
3 years, 9 months ago

Estimates 400 Patients To Be Affected With Mucormycosis(Black Fungus) Every Week, Karnataka Govt Tells High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka Government has requested the Government of India for an allocation of 20,000 vials of Liposomal Amphotericin B, which is used for the treatment of black fungal infection, estimating that more than 400 patients will be affected with black fungal infection, every week. In its written submission filed before the Karnataka High Court the state government has said "The …

[Mucormycosis Outbreak In UP] Plea Before Allahabad HC Seeks Declaration Of Black Fungus As An Epidemic, Guidelines For Altering Covid Treatment
3 years, 9 months ago

[Mucormycosis Outbreak In UP] Plea Before Allahabad HC Seeks Declaration Of Black Fungus As An Epidemic, Guidelines For Altering Covid Treatment

Live Law  

While stressing on the need to ensure integrated and coordinated treatment of Mucormycosis or black fungus, a plea has been filed before the Allahabad High Court seeking its intervention to declare it an epidemic in the State, and to put judicial machinery in motion with respect to the current situation.The application has sought directions to the State of UP to …

Limited supply of antifungal drugs puts private docs in spot
3 years, 9 months ago

Limited supply of antifungal drugs puts private docs in spot

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Restricted supply of antifungal drugs and the complicated procedures for getting them from government agencies have put private ENT hospitals that treat black fungus cases in a tight spot. Only five vials of 50 mg per patient per day of amphotericin B injections are allotted for private hospitals by the state government. A senior ENT specialist on condition of …

Nearly 9,000 affected by Black Fungus, Centre sends additional 23,000 Amphotericin-B vials to states
3 years, 10 months ago

Nearly 9,000 affected by Black Fungus, Centre sends additional 23,000 Amphotericin-B vials to states

India TV News  

Nearly 9,000 affected by Black Fungus, Centre sends additional 23,000 Amphotericin-B vials to states Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, DV Sadananda Gowda has announced the allocation of 23680 additional vials of Amphotericin- B across states and union territories. He added that allocation was prioritized based on the number of cases in every state and provided the break-up of vials …

"Concern Is Regarding Preventive Steps": P& H HC Seeks Assistance Of States Of Punjab, Haryana, UT Of Chandigarh On Preventing Spread Of Black Fungus
3 years, 10 months ago

"Concern Is Regarding Preventive Steps": P& H HC Seeks Assistance Of States Of Punjab, Haryana, UT Of Chandigarh On Preventing Spread Of Black Fungus

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday sought assistance of States of Punjab, Haryana and UT of Chandigarh on the steps to curb the spread of black fungus after expressing concern regarding preventive steps. On Spread Of Black Fungus During the course of hearing, amicus curiae Senior Advocate Rupinder Khosla apprised the Court about the recent spread of black …

Tamil Nadu, Telangana Among Several States to Declare Black Fungus as Epidemic Amid Rising Cases, Deaths
3 years, 10 months ago

Tamil Nadu, Telangana Among Several States to Declare Black Fungus as Epidemic Amid Rising Cases, Deaths

News 18  

The governments of Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Odisha, Telangana, Assam and Delhi on Thursday declared 'black fungus' or Mucormycois as a notifiable disease under Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 after a number of people were found to be infected with the disease in these states leading deaths in several cases. “All government and private health facilities and medical colleges have to follow …

Black Fungus Disease : Steps Necessary To Reduce Prices Of Drugs, Increase Production, Says Bombay High Court
3 years, 10 months ago

Black Fungus Disease : Steps Necessary To Reduce Prices Of Drugs, Increase Production, Says Bombay High Court

Live Law  

Taking note of the alarming rise in the cases of 'Black Fungus' disease, the Bombay High Court has highlighted the need to reduce the prices of the drugs used for its treatment, and to regulate their production and distribution.A division bench comprising Justices Sunil B Shukre and Avinash G Gharote was told about the high cost of the drugs for …

"How Can There Be Sudden Supply Shortage?" HC Seeks Delhi Govt's Response On Stocks Held And Distribution Of Drug Used For Treating Black Fungus
3 years, 10 months ago

"How Can There Be Sudden Supply Shortage?" HC Seeks Delhi Govt's Response On Stocks Held And Distribution Of Drug Used For Treating Black Fungus

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought Delhi Government's response on the stocks being held by it of the Amphotericin B drug used for treating Black Fungus and also about its supplies and process of distributing the same by tomorrow.A division bench comprising of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh orally observed:"Tomorrow we want to know from you that …

Black fungus: Andhra government to purchase 15,000 vials of Amphotericin B
3 years, 10 months ago

Black fungus: Andhra government to purchase 15,000 vials of Amphotericin B

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh government has placed orders for purchasing 15,000 vials of Amphotericin B injection to treat persons infected with black fungus or Mucormycosis, said state Medical and Health Principal Secretary Anil Kumar Singhal on Wednesday. The Centre has allocated 1650 vials for Andhra Pradesh and the state government has already given orders for 15,000 vials from three companies, and …

Telangana to supply black fungus drug to hospitals
3 years, 10 months ago

Telangana to supply black fungus drug to hospitals

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government will supply the drug, liposomal amphotericin B, to hospitals for treatment of the black fungus infection. At the Government ENT Hospital and Gandhi Hospital, there are a total of 50 black fungus cases currently under treatment. Dr Reddy said the recovered Covid19 patients must adopt preventive steps like wearing of masks at home so that the …

Black fungus patients increase but drugs not available in Telangana, say doctors
3 years, 10 months ago

Black fungus patients increase but drugs not available in Telangana, say doctors

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Shortage of medicines to treat black fungus affliction is a major challenge. Amphotericin B deoxycholate is a conventional drug that has side-effects affecting kidney but doctors say they can get a kidney specialist to manage the patient and stop the fungus invasion if the medicine is available. But, in order to not allow the fungus to regrow, we need …

Black fungus treatment for Covid-recovered begins in Bengaluru from today
3 years, 10 months ago

Black fungus treatment for Covid-recovered begins in Bengaluru from today

India Today  

The Karnataka government has decided to start the treatment for "black fungus" or mucormycosis in the Covid-recovered or recovering patients at Bowring Hospital in Bengaluru on a pilot basis from Monday. One patient went to Hyderabad for treatment and one of them went to Bengaluru, as per district authorities. We are forming a committee right away and also have asked …

Govt ramping up availability of anti-fungal medicine for mucormycosis
3 years, 10 months ago

Govt ramping up availability of anti-fungal medicine for mucormycosis

Hindustan Times  

The government is taking steps to ramp up the availability of anti-fungal medication amid a sharp rise in cases of mucormycosis, popularly known as black fungus, in Covid-19 patients. “A sudden increase in demand has been observed in some states for Amphotericin B which is being actively prescribed by the physicians to patients suffering from mucormycosis, a post-Covid complication. On …

Covid-19: Why Are You Not Invoking Essential Commodities Act To Regulate Prices Of Life Saving Drugs? Telangana High Court Asks Govt.
3 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19: Why Are You Not Invoking Essential Commodities Act To Regulate Prices Of Life Saving Drugs? Telangana High Court Asks Govt.

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court on Tuesday asked the State Government to explain as to why the provisions of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and/ or the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 are not being invoked for regulating prices of life saving drugs essential for treatment of Covid-19. A Division Bench comprising of Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice B. Vijaysen …

Covid-19 Vaccination: Telangana Halts First Dose Till May 12, Focuses on 2nd Dose Amid Supply Crunch
3 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19 Vaccination: Telangana Halts First Dose Till May 12, Focuses on 2nd Dose Amid Supply Crunch

News 18  

Amid shortage of Covi-19 vaccines, Telangana health officials have stopped registration for first dose of inoculation and have, instead, intensified the drive to give jabs to people awaiting their second dose. The government said that those people who have taken their first dose can go to any government vaccination centre for the second round on 10, 11 or 12 May. …

Telangana feeling the strain of rising cases, vaccine shortage
3 years, 10 months ago

Telangana feeling the strain of rising cases, vaccine shortage

The Hindu  

In Telangana, the second wave of the COVID-19 infection hit home on April 15 when the State-run Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad reported that all its 350 intensive care unit beds were occupied. Voicing its displeasure over the government’s poor record in conducting reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, or RT-PCR, tests, the court reiterated its directions to officials from the Health, …

COVID death stats given by government unbelievable: Telangana High Court
4 years, 6 months ago

COVID death stats given by government unbelievable: Telangana High Court

The Hindu  

Observing that the tally of nine to 10 deaths daily due to COVID-19 given by the State government were ‘unbelievable’, Telangana High Court on Friday expressed dissatisfaction over the government reports on spread of coronavirus in the State. A bench of Chief Justice Raghvendra Singh Chauhan and Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy, hearing a batch of PIL pleas related to COVID-19, …

Telangana Govt Orders Private Hospitals to Display Fee for Covid-19 Treatment
4 years, 7 months ago

Telangana Govt Orders Private Hospitals to Display Fee for Covid-19 Treatment

News 18  

Following complaints on exorbitant fee charged by private hospitals for Covid-19 treatment, the Telangana government has ordered the healthcare facilities to display the rates. The state government had earlier issued orders capping rates being charged by the private hospitals for Covid-19 treatment. Meanwhile, as part of an initiative by the Cyberabad police, as many as 366 people, including 28, on …

Telangana govt caps price of COVID-19 tests, fixes rates for private hospitals
4 years, 9 months ago

Telangana govt caps price of COVID-19 tests, fixes rates for private hospitals

India TV News  

The cost of conducting a COVID-19 test in private lab has been fixed at Rs 2,200 and the fee for treatment of the infection in corporate hospitals Rs 4,000 per day. The information related to tests and those undergoing treatment at private hospitals should be shared with the government as preventive measures, including tracing of contacts and others, need to …

Telangana HC Issues Notice On Plea For Free Treatment & Diagnosis For COVID-19
4 years, 11 months ago

Telangana HC Issues Notice On Plea For Free Treatment & Diagnosis For COVID-19

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea to direct the Union of lndia and the State of Telangana to provide for free-of-cost diagnosis and treatment to patients suffering from COVID at private medical laboratories and private medical establishments. The bench noted that 'the Supreme Court, vide its order of April 8, has already directed that the …

Telangana High Court: Put swine flu precautions in place
5 years, 2 months ago

Telangana High Court: Put swine flu precautions in place

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the State Government to submit details with regard to efforts to include private hospitals and diagnostic centres in tackling the impending swine flu threat, which lurks dangerously in winter. A division bench, comprising Chief Justice Raghavendra Singh Chauhan and Justice A. Abhishek Reddy, was dealing with two PILs related to inadequate medical facilities …

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