Civil surgeon orders probe into expired medicines
Some of the Asha workers alleged they were given expired iron syrup, which are given to pregnant women and Albendazole tablets distributed amongst children. Civil surgeon said he got to know about this issue and instructed the in charge to take swift action.
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