After 22 children die, the WHO asks India, "Was cough syrup sent to other countries?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked Indian officials to clarify whether the cough syrup that killed at least 22 youngsters in the nation was shipped to other countries. The action was taken in response to rising concerns over the quality and safety of Coldrif cough syrup, which has been found to include harmful ingredients like ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG).

Following an official response from Indian authorities, WHO will determine whether to issue a Global Medical Products Alert. The organization sends out these alerts to inform nations about tainted or inferior medications. Officials said that after drinking the syrup, 22 youngsters in Madhya Pradesh have died, and five others are critically ill with kidney illnesses. At least three more fatalities have been reported from various Rajasthani areas.

"On Wednesday, the World Health Organization requested clarity regarding whether the cough syrup that was connected to the deaths of children in India was routinely sold to other nations. In response, all state and Union Territory drug controllers were instructed by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Wednesday to improve quality checks on pharmaceutical items and raw materials prior to their release onto the market.