New Delhi, June 18 -- : India is prepared with more than sufficient availability of Amphotericin B and other drugs required to treat Mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus, said Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday.
He informed that as of June 16, there are about 27,142 Mucormycosis cases in the country.
"If cases increase, India is prepared with more than sufficient availability of Amphotericin B and other drugs. Domestic production has also increased over fivefold," he said, adding in April, just about 62,000 vials were being produced and now, it is expected to cross 3.75 lakh.
While increasing domestic production of the drug, India also placed orders to import 9,05,000 Liposomal Amphotericin B Vials, he added.
He added th...