Expired Remdesivir Reportedly Given to Nipah Patients; Probe Ordered
The headline asks whether expired Remdesivir was given to Nipah patients until 2025. The government of Keralam has ordered a probe into the matter. The report raises concerns about medicine safety for people treated for the Nipah virus, a rare but dangerous infection.
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Context: Nipah is a deadly virus that has caused outbreaks in Kerala, and Remdesivir is an antiviral drug once used for COVID-19. Expired medicines can lose strength, so patients rely on hospitals to check drug dates carefully.
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