Tag: Madhya Pradesh
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WHO warns against three contaminated cough syrups in India after MP deaths
Global health alert: WHO identifies three contaminated cough syrups in India The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a health advisory after identifying three cough syrups in India that could pose serious risks to young children. The alert follows a spate of child deaths in Madhya Pradesh (MP) earlier this year, which were linked to…
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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…
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Toxic Cough Syrup Case: Arrest of Pharma Boss Sparks MP Accountability Debate
Overview of the Case A seven-member Madhya Pradesh (MP) team arrested G Ranganathan, the Chennai-based owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, amid investigations into the toxic Coldrif cough syrup linked to 21 deaths. Local authorities have sealed Ranganathan’s 2,000-square-foot manufacturing unit on the Chennai-Bengaluru highway and cleared his registered office in Kodambakkam as part of a widening…
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Cough Syrup Scandal: MP Arrests Pharma Chief G Ranganathan as 21 Deaths Linked to Coldrif
Unfolding Allegations Eyed by Authorities The health and corporate worlds are rattled as Madhya Pradesh authorities arrest G Ranganathan, the 73-year-old owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals based in Chennai, in connection with the toxic Coldrif cough syrup that has been linked to 21 deaths. A seven-member team from the state police and drug regulatory authorities carried…
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Cough Syrup Safety: Govt Warns Against Under-Two Use as Investigation Continues
Government Advises Against Cough Syrups for Children Under Two The Union health ministry has issued a precautionary advisory amid ongoing investigations into recent reports of child deaths linked to cough syrups. Parents are being urged not to administer cough syrups to children under two years of age until investigators determine the exact cause. While laboratory…
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Cough Syrup Warning: Do Not Give to Children Under Two
Background: Government Warning on Cough Syrups The Indian government has issued a crucial caution against giving cough syrups to children under two years old. The warning follows social media chatter and reports from several states about pediatric deaths that were initially linked to cough syrups. In response, the Union health ministry has advised parents and…
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Heavy Rain Warning for Madhya Pradesh: September 15-16
Monsoon’s Resurgence in Madhya Pradesh The weather patterns in Madhya Pradesh are shifting once again, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing warnings for severe rainfall on September 15 and 16. After a temporary lull following continuous rainfall, the state is bracing for what many are calling a ‘stormy rain’ forecast. Recent Weather Activity On…
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Monsoon Chaos Expected in Madhya Pradesh on September 15-16
Monsoon Warnings in Madhya Pradesh The monsoon season in Madhya Pradesh has been a mixed bag of weather, with both relief and challenges. After a lull in rainfall, the Meteorological Department has issued warnings of heavy rain expected on September 15 and 16, 2023. This forecast is crucial for residents and farmers alike, as it…
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Monsoon Mayhem: Heavy Rainfall Expected in Madhya Pradesh
Monsoon Season in Madhya Pradesh The monsoon season in Madhya Pradesh is known for its unpredictable nature. After a brief pause in the rainfall, the weather is set to take a turn with significant downpours expected on September 15 and 16. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings, advising residents to stay prepared for heavy rains…