Tag: DEG Contamination
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WHO Warns Against 3 Cough Syrups in India Over DEG Contamination
Overview: WHO’s alert on contaminated cough syrups in India The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning identifying three cough syrups in India as potentially contaminated with toxic diethylene glycol (DEG). This advisory follows a tragic wave of child deaths in Madhya Pradesh earlier this year, where the syrups were linked to severe illnesses.…
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WHO Highlights Contaminated Cough Syrups in India After Madhya Pradesh Child Deaths
Global health alert ties Indian cough syrups to child fatalities The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified three cough syrups manufactured in India as potentially dangerous, following a tragic wave of child deaths in Madhya Pradesh. The agency urged health authorities to report any detections of these specific syrups in their countries. The development marks…