JK NEWS TODAY
Times have changed and the world has travelled from a busy life to that of stunning silence in the past few months as the pandemic of novel coronavirus has started taking its toll on the lives and the situation. In these times, the discoveries made by the Indians in early 20th century have shown their relevance during this season of the pandemic .The Indian government has obliged many countries with the medicine that was produced by the two sons of soil Khawaja Abdul Hamied. an Indian nationalist to the core.
In the first week of April , President Donald Trump of the United States of America called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and requested for the drug Hydroxychloroquine to treat the Covid-19 patients in America. The US is the worst affected country , it has recorded more than 68,000 deaths and more than 1.18 million cases have been recorded there.
Prime Minister took the initiative and responded to the request not only of the US but also that of other countries,
That was the time when it served as a reminder that Khawja Abdul Hamied, who was born in Aligarh, and did his studies in Allahabad, and then in Berlin University in Germany , set up a pharmaceutical company Cipla in 1935. Now this is the oldest pharmaceutical company of the country, known for making cheap drugs to make it affordable for the poor.
When he had set up this in 20th century, which was later taken over by his son Yusuf Hamied, after his death , perhaps he was unaware of the value of the Hydroxchloroquine that would serve the humanity in these times of the international health emergency.
His being disciple of Mahatama Gandhi and true Indian nationalist are etched in the history of India . true nationalists always work for the country rising above all considerations of religions, and castes. Now their drugs has travelled to many nations to serve the humanity. Remembering Khawja Hamied this time is the best tribute to his contribution . His story of commitment would serve as an inspiration for all in this grat country where all religions and faiths are respected equally .
