Gambian lawsuit: The meds they bought were toxic. Now parents seek justice
EDWARD MCALLISTER, of Reuters, reports…
WHO investigating links between cough syrup deaths, considers advice for parents
Reuters The World Health Organization is investigating whether there is any connection between manufacturers whose contaminated cough syrups it has linked to the deaths of more than 300 children in three countries, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. Citing “unacceptable levels” of toxins in the products, the WHO is seeking more information about […]
WHO urges “immediate action” after cough syrup deaths
London, UKReuters The World Health Organization has called for “immediate and concerted action” to protect children from contaminated medicines after a spate of child deaths linked to cough syrups last year. In 2022, more than 300 children – mainly aged under five – in Gambia, Indonesia and Uzbekistan died of acute kidney injury, in deaths […]
Indonesia finds some medicines with ingredients linked to fatal child kidney injury
Jakarta, Indonesia Reuters Some medicinal syrups available in Indonesia contained ingredients linked to fatal acute kidney injury (AKI) in children, its health minister said on Thursday, as it investigates a spike in cases and 99 child deaths this year. Indonesia has temporarily banned sales of all syrup-based medications and has been looking closely at paracetamol […]