Parents of SMA-affected kids in Keralam seek political support for their concerns over generic drug
In Kerala, parents of children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) have asked state politicians to intervene over worries that a newly approved generic drug may not be effective. Opposition chief Pinarayi Vijayan sent a letter to Health Minister K. Muraleedharan, urging the government to investigate the medicine’s safety and efficacy and ensure reliable treatment for affected families.