Expired Medicine Found at Belagavi Hospital, Officials Told to Act
Officials at the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital in Karnataka have been told to withdraw expired medicine. The order came during a surprise visit by Upalokayukta Veerappa and Lokayukta officials. The visit was unannounced, so the hospital had no time to prepare.
Context
Context: The Lokayukta is a state ombudsman that looks into complaints of corruption and poor administration, and the Upalokayukta is its deputy. Expired drugs can lose strength or cause harm, so checks on public hospital stock matter to patients who rely on them.
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