Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Despite four months having passed since the initiative was taken to develop the pharmaceutical raw materials or Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) industry, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has yet to determine any effective course of action.
Although a report on the matter was supposed to be finalised by September, it has still not seen the light of day.
Relevant officials disclosed this information at the second meeting of the Ministry's "API Sector Development Committee" held last Monday. The meeting was chaired by Health Secretary Saidur Rahman.
Officials at the meeting said that formulating an effective action plan for a crucial sector like the API industry requires long and detailed discussions.
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