Maharashtra governor's wake-up call to tackle 'lifestyle diseases'
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Mumbai: Maharashtra Governor C.V. Rao on Saturday asked the Indian pharmaceutical industry to develop drugs for lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular ailments and tuberculosis, among others.
Speaking at the golden jubilee celebrations of the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) here, the governor said lifestyle diseases were playing havoc in the country.
Rao urged the research-based pharma industry to lay renewed thrust on research and innovation and significantly hike investments in drug development and research activities.
Speaking at the golden jubilee celebrations of the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) here, the governor said lifestyle diseases were playing havoc in the country.
Rao urged the research-based pharma industry to lay renewed thrust on research and innovation and significantly hike investments in drug development and research activities.
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