Amid the surge in cases, the demand for Remdesivir, too, has skyrocketed. With severe shortages, people are running from pillar to post or taking to social media with requests. Their woes are compounded by fake messages that give wrong numbers and resources.
Academician from Lower Parel Dinesh Singh told a publication that his relative posted a request on Facebook for four vials of Remdesivir for a 22-year-old COVID patient at a Bhandup hospital.
“The situation is turning grim every day. We need four vials of Remdesivir but can’t find it anywhere. This is a total failure of the government as the healthcare system has gone for a toss; there are long queues everywhere,” said Singh.
“I have tried at least 130 helpline numbers but all the efforts turned futile,” Singh said, claiming further, “Black marketeers have a vital role in creating this situation. They are exploiting people in need.”
Charandeep Singh Barki, a Khar resident, sent his son to Punjab to get six doses of Remdesivir for his brother-in-law.
“My brother-in-law, Maninderjit Singh, had 50 per cent of his lungs impacted by COVID. We admitted him to Sunrise hospital in Mira Road. Our relatives in Ludhiana managed to procure six injections of the drug. So, I sent my son, Anmol, to fetch it,” Charandeep said.
Surjitt Sahani
