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HCQ

• HCQ is a potent drug for malaria patient.
• According to some studies it is beneficial for the novel corona virus disease.
• Various countries are using it as preventive measure against Covid-19

India Supplies HCQ to most affected countries

• The drugs are being exported in two categories — humanitarian aid and commercial basis.
• They are being donated to SAARC, African countries and are likely to be sold to US, Germany

• The HCQ diplomacy between India and other nations has garnered praise for PM Modi across the globe

• By helping others in the times of need, PM Modi has emerged as a good friend and a global leader that unites World to fight against the pandemic

• When the pandemic ends, it will increase India’s soft power in the world
• Well a friend in need is a friend indeed

India’s Requirement

• Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA) Executive Director Ashok Kumar Madan said: “India needs around 24 million tablets per year as on date for the three diseases — malaria, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis”.

Production capacity

• The country has a production capacity of 40 tonnes of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) every month
• It means India can produce 20 crore tablets of 200 mg each
• “Production is going on in full swing. We have a capacity to make 20 crore (200 million) tablets in a month, Indian Drug manufacturers Association secretay general Daara B. Patel Said in an interview, Adding that india is self sufficient in both final products and raw materials for the drug.

• A win-win situation for India On one hand India is giving a push to its pharma industry while maintaining adequate domestic supply and on the other hand by sending HCQ to other countries improving its global image.

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