cough syrup

The World Health Organisation (WHO) logo is seen near its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, February 2, 2023. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
South Asia

WHO warns of falsified cough syrup ingredients seized in Pakistan

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) issued three alerts between January and March over high levels of ethylene glycol (EG), an industrial solvent known to be toxic, found in drums...

A cough medication is poured in this picture illustration taken October 19, 2022. Photo: REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/Illustration/File Photo
Health

Indonesian court papers reveal chain of events that led to cough syrup deaths

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South Asia

Indian firms linked to cough syrup deaths had received warnings

FILE PHOTO: A cough medication is poured in this picture illustration taken October 19, 2022. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/Illustration/File Photo
World+Biz

Uzbekistan starts trial over 65 child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups

Logo of Marion Biotech, a healthcare and pharmaceutical company is seen on a gate outside their office in Noida, India, December 29, 2022. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo
South Asia

Indian firm used toxic industrial-grade ingredient in syrup

Safitri Puspa, 42, the mother of an acute kidney injury (AKI) victim, attends a preliminary hearing for a class-action lawsuit filed against the Indonesian government and drug companies for allowing the sale of tainted cough syrup at the court in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 17, 2023. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
World+Biz

Indonesia police probe drug regulators over cough syrup

Grieving parents hold up signs during a news conference, calling for justice for the deaths of children linked to contaminated cough syrups, in Serekunda, Gambia, November 4, 2022. REUTERS/Edward McAllister/File Photo
South Asia

Indian cough syrup: mystery middleman may be new clue

A cameraman takes visuals outside the office of Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd. company, in New Delhi, India, October 6, 2022. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis
World+Biz

US CDC concludes cough syrups likely to blame for children's deaths in Gambia, report shows

The World Health Organization logo is pictured at the entrance of the WHO building, in Geneva, Switzerland, December 20, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
World+Biz

WHO investigating links between cough syrup deaths, considers advice for parents

Desi Permatasari, 32, the mother of an acute kidney injury (AKI) victim, reacts as she attends a preliminary hearing for a class-action lawsuit filed against the Indonesian government and drug companies for allowing the sale of tainted cough syrup at the court in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 17, 2023. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
South Asia

WHO urges 'immediate action' after cough syrup deaths

The World Health Organization logo is pictured at the entrance of the WHO building, in Geneva, Switzerland, December 20, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
South Asia

WHO recommends not using Indian cough syrups linked to Uzbekistan deaths

FILE PHOTO: Logo of Marion Biotech, a healthcare and pharmaceutical company is seen on a gate outside their office in Noida, India, December 29, 2022. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo
World+Biz

Uzbekistan arrests four over Indian cough syrup deaths

FILE PHOTO: A cough medication is poured in this picture illustration taken October 19, 2022. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/Illustration/File Photo
South Asia

Indian maker of syrup linked to Uzbekistan deaths halts production, pending probe