Probe Launched After Improper Vaccine Storage in UP

An investigation has been launched after images surfaced showing beer cans and water bottles stored in the vaccine freezer of a primary health centre in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh. Chief Medical Officer Vinay Kumar Singh confirmed the inappropriate storage, emphasizing that only vaccines should be kept in the freezer. He stated that such negligence is a serious matter and that strict action will be taken against those responsible. An additional chief medical officer has been assigned to lead the probe. This incident raises concerns about previous reports of negligence in government hospitals in the state, leading to calls for accountability in the healthcare system. Authorities are working to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident.