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India Develops First Indigenous Antibiotic, Nafithromycin, Says Union Science and Tech Min Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh informed that India has developed its first indigenously discovered antibiotic, Nafithromycin, marking a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of self-reliance in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Dr Singh said, this antibiotic is effective against resistant respiratory infections, particularly beneficial for cancer patients and and those with poorly controlled diabetes. The Minister was speaking after inaugurating a ...