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Gambian government identifies imported Indian cough syrups as the cause of at least 70 child deaths to kidney failure

The Gambian government identifies imported Indian cough syrups as the cause of at least 70 child deaths to kidney failure, leading to regulatory changes and potential legal action against the manufacturer, Maiden Pharmaceuticals. The World Health Organization confirms lethal antifreeze substances in the syrups.

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HealthGambian government identifies imported Indian cough syrups as the cause of at least 70 child deaths to kidney failure

The Gambian government identifies imported Indian cough syrups as the cause of at least 70 child deaths to kidney failure, leading to regulatory changes and potential legal action against the manufacturer, Maiden Pharmaceuticals. The World Health Organization confirms lethal antifreeze substances in the syrups.

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