Bhubaneswar, Feb. 27 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has sounded a strong warning over the growing menace of spurious and substandard medicines, stating that the issue directly impacts citizens' fundamental right to life and health. The Commission organised an Open House Discussion in New Delhi on the theme "Measures to Curb Spurious Medicines in India," bringing together regulators, law enforcement agencies, policymakers, and pharmaceutical stakeholders.

Chairing the session, NHRC Member Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi cautioned that even isolated regulatory lapses in a country as large as India can escalate into large-scale human distress if not addressed decisively. He stressed the urgent need for coordinate...