October 6, 2025 10:37 AM
Centre reviews cough syrup quality amid reports of child deaths in Madhya Pradesh
In the wake of the recent child deaths in Madhya Pradesh, allegedly linked to the consumption of contaminated cough syrups, the Union Health Ministry convened a high-level meeting on Sunday to review drug safety measures. The meeting focused on ensuring strict compliance with drug quality norms and promoting the rational use of cough syrups, particularly among paediatric patients, the ministry said in a statement. The discussions were prompted by reports from Chhindwara, where several child fa...