Tamil Nadu Government Hospitals Face Shortage of Critical Medicines for Premature Infants

Government hospitals across Tamil Nadu are experiencing shortages of surfactant medicines, a critical drug used to treat respiratory distress in premature infants. Surfactant therapy helps inflate the lungs of preterm babies who lack the natural substance needed for proper breathing.

Inquiries with multiple hospitals and medical professionals indicate that several centres are struggling with inadequate supplies of these essential medications. The shortage threatens the care of vulnerable newborns requiring immediate respiratory support.