India has not produced necessary equipment, medicines: Scientist M R Sriniva
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Coimbatore: Eminent scientist M R Srinivasan said that India has not produced necessary equipment and medicines for healthcare accessible to the common man despite having outstanding doctors and nuclear scientists.
Speaking at a national conference 'Endoscopy 2017,' organized by VGM Hospital here, he said Primary Health Centres and hospitals run by state governments lack basic amenities.
Many deaths have been reported from state-run hospitals due to lack of oxygen and unhygienic atmosphere, coupled with lack of infrastructure and also equipment not functioning properly, he said.
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