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WHO issues medical product alert on four cough syrups made by India's Maiden Pharmaceuticals

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 5 October 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday issued a medical product alert on four cough and cold syrups made by India's Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd, potentially linking it to acute kidney injuries and 66 deaths among children in Gambia.WHO said it was conducting further investigation with the company and regulatory authorities in India.
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 The World Health Organisation on Wednesday warned that four "contaminated" and "substandard" cough syrups, allegedly produced by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited based in Haryana's Sonipat could be the reason for the deaths of at least 66 children in The Gambia. This has brought at least 4 cough syrups...

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