GMC Srinagar Directed to Immediately Address Shortage of Factor VIII and Emicizumab in Haemophilia Drug Supply: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Principal, Government Medical College, Srinagar to immediately address the acute shortage of Factor-VIII and Emicizumab, observing that around 300 Haemophilia patients are suffering due to the non-availability of these life-saving medicines. The Court also directed the concerned procurement authorities to respond without delay to any requisition made for these medicines. Background of the case The matter arose from…