WHO's premature linking of Gambia children deaths to Indian cough syrups adversely affected pharma industry's image: DGCI
Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr V G Somani said a statement issued by WHO in October in the wake of the deaths "was unfortunately amplified by the global media which led to a narrative being built internationally targeting the quality of Indian pharmaceutical products".
Dec 15, 2022, 22:25 PM IST
Gambia cough syrup deaths: Govt panel says info shared by WHO so far inadequate to determine aetiology
Rutendo Kuwana from the WHO on October 13 had written to the DCGI seeking to know the progress with the investigation of the manufacturer of the four cough syrups -- the Sonipat-based Maiden Pharmaceuticals.
Oct 16, 2022, 00:46 AM IST
Gambia Children Death Case: India-made cough syrup allegedly kills 66 children in Africa - all you need to know
Gambia child death case: The World Health Organisation has issued alerts of India-made Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited cough syrup "potentially linked with acute kidney injuries and 66 children`s death".
Oct 14, 2022, 18:09 PM IST
Gambia cough syrup deaths: Jaishankar speaks to Gambian counterpart on kids' death, assures serious investigation
The Centre has formed a four-member panel to examine the detailed report shared by the World Health Organisation on 66 children's deaths in The Gambia reportedly after using Indian-made medicines.
Oct 14, 2022, 13:24 PM IST
