Tamil Nadu Health Minister Takes a Dig at Opposition Leader Over Methanol Antidote Claims

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian mocked AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, calling him a 'medical expert' after Palaniswami claimed the state lacked antidote stocks for methanol consumption. Subramanian clarified the state’s ample inventory of necessary drugs and emphasized adherence to standard treatment protocols for affected individuals.

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian took a jibe at AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday, sarcastically referring to him as a 'medical expert' over his claims regarding the state's stock of methanol antidote.

Subramanian countered Palaniswami's assertions by clarifying the state's substantial inventory of critical drugs 'Omeprazole' and 'Fomepizole.' He underscored that there is no shortage of these medications as alleged. Highlighting the confusion, Subramanian disclosed that his previous rebuttal on Omeprazole stocks was disregarded, despite having a stockpile of '4.42 crore' units.

The Minister further explained that standard treatment protocols for methanol poisoning are being diligently followed in both central government-administered and state medical institutions. Tauntingly, Subramanian added that any new treatment protocols proposed by Palaniswami, if viable, would be considered to prevent fatalities.

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