Cough syrup-linked deaths: Congress slams Modi govt, BJP hits back
The Health Ministry of Uzbekistan claimed that 18 children died after allegedly consuming cough syrup, 'Doc-1 Max', manufactured by Noida-based Marion Biotech.
Dec 29, 2022, 15:43 PM ISTWHO's premature linking of Gambia children deaths to Indian cough syrups adversely affected pharma industry's image: DGCI
Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr V G Somani said a statement issued by WHO in October in the wake of the deaths "was unfortunately amplified by the global media which led to a narrative being built internationally targeting the quality of Indian pharmaceutical products".
Dec 15, 2022, 22:25 PM ISTGambia cough syrup deaths: Govt panel says info shared by WHO so far inadequate to determine aetiology
Rutendo Kuwana from the WHO on October 13 had written to the DCGI seeking to know the progress with the investigation of the manufacturer of the four cough syrups -- the Sonipat-based Maiden Pharmaceuticals.
Oct 16, 2022, 00:46 AM IST