Karnataka Defends Jan Aushadhi Kendra Closure in Hospitals

The Karnataka government is stopping the Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) inside its hospitals.

The goal is to give free medicine to everyone who needs it.

The government will supply essential medicines listed in the Essential Medicines List (EML).

Doctors will only write prescriptions for medicines available in the hospital.

This will help poor people who use government hospitals.

While the JAKs will close inside, people can still buy medicines from them elsewhere.

The state wants to make sure everyone can get the medicine they need without having to pay extra.