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Rajnath Singh, Harsh Vardhan release first batch of DRDO s anti-COVID drug 2-DG
The drug was developed by the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), a lab of DRDO, in collaboration with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan release first batch of Anti-COVID drug 2DG developed by DRDO (Photo | ANI)
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NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday released the first batch of the DRDO-developed anti-COVID drug 2DG here in the national capital. Singh expressed hope that the medicine would be beneficial in the fight against the pandemic.
First batch of DRDO’s anti-COVID drug 2-DG launched
The first batch of 10,000 doses of 2DG medicine would be launched early next week, informed DRDO officials to ANI on Friday.
By ANI| Posted by Sakina Fatima | Updated: 17th May 2021 1:17 pm IST Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday released the first batch of Anti-COVID drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) developed by the DRDO.
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday released the first batch of Anti-COVID drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
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The first batch of Anti-COVID drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on May 17.
Rajnath Singh tweeted: “Handed over the first batch of 2-DG anti Covid drug to the Union Health Minister @drharshvardhan after it was released today. This 2-DG drug developed by @DRDO India & DRL is a perfect example of India’s scientific prowess and a milestone in the efforts towards self-reliance. The medicine will play a crucial role in winning the fight against COVID-19. The development and production of the drug is a shining example of public-private sector partnership to help the nation in these challenging times”.
In photos going viral on social media, a Delhi Police constable named Kuldeep is seen taking care of an older woman who had come to get the COVID 19 vaccine jab. Netizens have praised the efforts by the constable and hailed him.