India dispatching medicines to over 25 African countries to fight COVID-19
These medicines are expected to complement the national efforts of various countries in Africa to combat the pandemic.
These medicines are expected to complement the national efforts of various countries in Africa to combat the pandemic.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification, that restrictions on exports of Paracetamol active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs or raw materials) will continue.
India, during late last month, had issued an order reopening restricting the export of HCQ and paracetamol on "case-by-case" basis.
Though India produces 20% of the world’s generic drug supply, pharma companies in the country are dependent on China for two-thirds of the chemical components needed to make them.
Women who consume acetaminophen — also known as paracetamol and widely used to reduce a high fever or relieve pain…
