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Health
Rajasthan probes costly cancer vaccine sales in four districts
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 07:02 PM
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Authorities have launched an investigation into the sale of expensive cancer vaccines across medical colleges in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Bikaner, scrutinising batch numbers, purchase orders and patient records.
State health officials in Rajasthan have opened a probe into alleged profiteering from high‑priced cancer vaccines. The inquiry covers four districts – Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Bikaner – where medical colleges are being asked to produce detailed records of vaccine batches, distribution logs, purchase orders and patient files.
Investigators are combing through the documentation to verify whether the vaccines were procured at official rates and whether any irregularities occurred in their allocation to patients. The focus on batch numbers aims to trace the origin of each shipment and confirm compliance with national pricing guidelines.
The probe, initiated after complaints of inflated costs, seeks to protect cancer patients from exploitation and ensure transparency in the procurement process. Findings will be reported to the state health department for possible legal action.
Investigators are combing through the documentation to verify whether the vaccines were procured at official rates and whether any irregularities occurred in their allocation to patients. The focus on batch numbers aims to trace the origin of each shipment and confirm compliance with national pricing guidelines.
The probe, initiated after complaints of inflated costs, seeks to protect cancer patients from exploitation and ensure transparency in the procurement process. Findings will be reported to the state health department for possible legal action.