🔴Kerala to be first state in country to collect, dispose of expired drugs🔴 📌The Kerala government has launched ‘New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs’ (nPROUD) to collect and scientifically dispose of expired and unused medicines.📌 🔴This is the first government-led initiative in India to address the safe disposal of medicines, starting in Kozhikode Corporation and Ulliyeri Panchayat. 🔴Unused medicines will be collected from homes or designated disposal facilities, with plans for statewide expansion. 🔴 ✅Improper disposal of medicines can cause antimicrobial resistance, health hazards, and environmental pollution, making this initiative crucial. #currentaffairs