No Medicine Shortage: AIOCD Appeals to Chemists to Stay Alert and Serve as ‘Jan Swasthya Rakshak’
New Delhi: In light of the escalating situation in India’s sensitive border areas, the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) has issued a nationwide appeal urging stockists, wholesalers, and retail chemists to remain alert and ensure the uninterrupted availability of essential medicines.
AIOCD President J. S. Shinde and General Secretary Rajiv Singhal have directed their 12.4 lakh-strong member base to take proactive steps to prevent any shortage or disruption in the supply of medicines, particularly those critical for treating injuries, burns, and chronic illnesses like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and kidney disorders.
“Chemists must ensure that there is no shortage of medicines or scarcity. We urge all members to serve the public with full dedication as Jan Swasthya Rakshak,” said Rajiv Singhal, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to public health.
The organisation has also submitted a letter to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, pledging full support to the Government and offering cooperation in emergency healthcare coordination. The letter highlights AIOCD’s readiness to assist in ensuring national preparedness and public safety during this critical time.
Members have been advised to closely monitor inventory levels and promptly report any shortages or disruptions to AIOCD. The body has assured that it will coordinate with pharmaceutical companies to resolve supply issues swiftly and avoid any break in the availability of quality medicines.
“In times of need, the availability of quality medicines must be uninterrupted,” the organisation emphasized in its press statement, adding that the chemist community remains a vital part of the nation’s emergency response network.