CAG Audit Reveals Critical Failures in Madhya Pradesh's Medical System Before Deadly Syrup Tragedy

Oct 10, 2025 06:50 pm CST

A comprehensive CAG audit report exposed severe mismanagement in Madhya Pradesh's medicine storage systems and healthcare infrastructure one year before contaminated Coldrif cough syrup caused 23 children's deaths. The report highlighted the absence of mandatory annual physical verification at multiple hospitals including CIMS Chhindwara, expired medications worth Rs 1.08 crore, improper storage practices, and critical healthcare worker shortages reaching up to 92% in some facilities, revealing systemic failures in India's pharmaceutical safety protocols.