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Shortage of TB drugs, 300 days of farmers' protests, and the new RBI Chief

Dec 10, 2024
Anonna Dutt, an investigative journalist at The Indian Express specializing in healthcare, discusses a critical shortage of tuberculosis medications in India, spotlighting how this affects efforts to combat the disease. Raakhi Jagga, also from The Indian Express, provides an update on the farmers' protests, which have now lasted over 300 days, emphasizing their calls for Minimum Support Price reforms. The conversation also touches on the recent appointment of a new RBI Governor, highlighting the challenges that lie ahead in balancing growth and inflation.
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INSIGHT

India's TB Struggle

  • India is struggling to meet its 2025 TB elimination deadline despite progress.
  • Multiple factors contribute, including malnutrition and drug shortages.
ANECDOTE

Shortage of TB Drugs

  • States reported difficulties procuring TB medications, prompting an investigation.
  • The investigation uncovered central government letters confirming drug delays and advising local procurement.
INSIGHT

Suppliers Blacklisted

  • Three TB medicine suppliers for the government program were blacklisted in 2024.
  • Reasons included late deliveries, incorrect pricing, and forged bank guarantees.
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