On the instructions of Eastern Province Health Ministry Secretary A.H.M. Ansar, ‘unani’ drinks called ‘Safoof Josand’ to boost immunity against COVID-19 are being produced at the Muhamadhiyapura Unani Drug Manufacturing Factory in Akkaraipattu to be distributed among all government employees in the area.
This is being carried out under the guidance and supervision of Eastern Province Ayurvedic Department Director Dr. R. Srithar, Kalmunai Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) Dr. G. Sugunan, and Coordinator for Kalmunai Regional Ayurvedic Hospitals and Nintavur Ayurvedic District Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. M.A. Nafeel.
An event to hand over such drinks was recently held at the Sammanthurai Divisional Secretariat. Akkaraipattu ‘unani’ Drug Manufacturing Factory doctors and staff were present at the event.
