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WHO issues alert over 3 adultrated cough syrups manufactured in India, cau
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a medical product alert after three contaminated oral liquid medicines (cough syrups) were identified in India. The medicines, commonly used to treat cold, flu, and cough symptoms, have been linked to cases of severe illness and child fatalities
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WHO monitoring situation amid deaths of children from cough syrup in MP
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is closely monitoring the health situation in India amid clusters of pediatric illnesses and deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, a statement said.
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"Classical example of legal illiteracy": IMA on arrest of doctor in child
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian Medical Association has defended the arrest of a paediatrician amid child deaths from contaminated cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh and called the arrest "a classical example of legal illiteracy" of the police officials. The IMA further requested immediate action against the perpe
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Uttarakhand: Senior official appeals to people "not to purchase any medici
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A day after Uttarakhand launched raids on medical stores across the state in the wake of children deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, Additional Commissioner and Drug Controller Tajbar Singh Jaggi appealed people not to purchase any medicines without a doctor's prescription.
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Cough syrup deaths: MP LoP demands Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for victims' famil
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Leader of Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Umang Singhar, on Monday slammed Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla over the deaths of children in Chhindwara after allegedly consuming a contaminated cough syrup.
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"Deadly failure of healthcare system": Kamal Nath demands SIT probe into c
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Monday slammed the State government over the deaths of children allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrup and demanded a Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigation under the monitoring of the Supreme Court.
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YSRCP slams Andhra govt over tribal school health crisis, demands Rs 10 la
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Leaders of the YSR Congress Party expressed strong criticism of the coalition government due to the concerning health crisis affecting tribal residential schools in Parvathipuram district.
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Govt responsible for Kurupam tribal girls' deaths: Former Andhra Pradesh C
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy squarely blamed the gross negligence of the Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government for the tragic death of tribal girl students in Parvathipuram Manyam district.
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Cough syrup tragedy: Union Health Secretary chairs meeting amid deaths in
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Following multiple deaths reported at Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrup, several states, including Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Telangana, Kerala, have issued advisories and banned the Coldrif cough
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"Diethylene glycol, a poisonous substance, was found higher than permitted
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Maurya further said that instructions have also been issued to inspect the areas and seize the stock where the medicine was supplied.
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PoGB: Dirty water in Astore triggers health crisis, road blockade by loca
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Residents of Astore in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan protested over contaminated water, citing a rise in menstrual health problems among women. Blocking traffic to demand action, locals called on authorities to ensure safe water, while officials assured them their grievances would be ad
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Italy records four deaths in botulism outbreak linked to contaminated food
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Four people have died in Italy from botulinum food poisoning, including two in Sardinia and two in Calabria, Euro News reported. Contaminated industrial and home preserves are linked to the outbreaks. Authorities stress prevention, as symptoms can appear within hours to days and severe cases
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