Make anti-rabies serum available at PHCs: Centre

The Centre has instructed all states and Union Territories to guarantee the presence of anti-rabies serum in sub-health centres, primary health centres, and urban primary health centres. With a cost exceeding Rs 10,000 per dose, it is often unavailable in most primary health centres. . Additionally, the letter emphasized the necessity of ensuring the availability of drugs for sickle cell anaemia (hydroxyurea) and anti-haemophilia factor VII.