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The fourth Drugs Testing Laboratory under the Department at Konni, Pathanamthitta District started functioning during 2022-2023. |
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State-wide raid for detecting Misbranded, Contraband, & Spurious cosmetics - Operation Soundarya during 2022-23.18 prosecutions were lodged & cosmetics worth Rs.509303 were seized. |
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Department has implemented e-office (version 7.2.5) in all offices during 2022-23 |
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State-wide raids were conducted on 2022-23 in retail medical shops inorder to detect the over the counter sale of sale of antibiotics. |
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Department conducted a panel discussion on the topic “Antibiotic Literate State 2023 – What, Why& How”, during 2022-23, in association with 1st anniversary celebrations of Government, at Malappuram. |
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The purchase of most modern Instruments during 2022-23, all these Laboratories are equipped with the latest and sophisticated Instruments and facilities for the analysis of various types of drugs. |
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The Department launched new platform viz, “Online National Drugs Licensing System” (ONLDS) for the Licensing Activities pertaining to Manufacturing of drugs & Sale of drugs, in all districts |
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Fund has been transferred to PWD for construction of the building for newly proposed Drugs Testing Laboratory at Kannur.Kerala is the only State having most number of Drugs Testing Laboratories. |
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A total number of 9765 samples were tested during 2022-23 in the Drug Testing Laboratories of the Department . |
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The licenses of 05 Blood Banks, 48 Drug Manufacturing Units, 10 blood storage centers, 3256 sale licenses, 60 medical device manufacturing, 29 Recognized medical Institutions were issued during 2022- |
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• During 2024–25, antibiotic sales were reduced by ₹1,000 crore through strict enforcement of prescription rules (Operation AMRITH) |
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• During 2024–25, blue envelope packaging was introduced for antibiotics to prevent misuse and improve identification |
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• During 2024–25, Operation Vetbiotics was launched to control antibiotic use in veterinary feeds ,73 shops were inspected and 4 prosecutions were initiated |
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• During 2024–25, action against illegal cosmetics was strengthened under Operation Soundarya , products worth ₹7 lakh were seized and cases were registered against 33 establishments |
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• During 2024–25, Operation Double Check was implemented to monitor discount pharmacies and ensure medicine quality |
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• During 2024–25, Operation Sareera Soundarya was conducted to stop illegal steroid supply in gyms , large quantities of performance-enhancing drugs were seized |
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• During 2024–25, the PROUD pilot project was started in Kozhikode Corporation and Ulliyeri Panchayat |
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• During 2024–25, the SPAARK program was launched to involve students in AMR awareness |
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• During 2024–25, a Letter of Appreciation was received for contributions to Ease of Doing Business reforms |
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• During 2024–25, national-level recognition was received for AMR containment efforts , international and national experts visited to study the Kerala AMR model |
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• During 2024–25, the Drugs Controller, Kerala was appointed as Chairman of the national sub-committee for Drug Disposal Policy |
