Punjab Launches Smog Medicine Alert Initiative

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Lahore: In response to smog-related health concerns, Punjab Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Khawaja Imran Nazir announced the formation of a Smog Medicine Alert Group to ensure the steady availability of essential medicines.

The group, which includes representatives from the Drug Control Wing and the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA), aims to prevent shortages and counter illegal hoarding of medications needed to treat smog-induced health issues.

The minister emphasized the need for coordinated efforts, with the Punjab Drug Monitoring System overseeing the supply chain to prevent disruptions.

The group will monitor stocks of key items such as inhalers, antibiotics, nasal drops, and masks to ensure their availability in hospitals and markets.

Pharmaceutical stakeholders were urged to prioritize these medicines, with the government warning against artificial shortages.

Minister Nazir also advised citizens to wear masks over the next two months to protect against smog-related health issues.