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FAIMA Urges Health Ministry to Form Central Committee to Investigate Fatal Contaminated Cough Syrup Cases
Oct 08, 2025 09:07 pm CST
The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has called for a central investigation committee to examine the deaths of over 20 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan linked to contaminated Coldrif cough syrup. The medical body emphasized the need for nationwide testing of pediatric medications, improved regulatory coordination, and protection of physicians from premature blame while ensuring pharmaceutical safety standards are enforced.
Medical Body Condemns Scapegoating of Doctor in Madhya Pradesh Cough Syrup Deaths Tragedy
Oct 08, 2025 07:36 pm CST
The Federation of All India Medical Association criticizes authorities for making a doctor the scapegoat in the Madhya Pradesh cough syrup tragedy that claimed 16 children's lives. FAIMA Chief Patron Dr. Rohan Krishnan argues that responsibility lies with regulatory bodies that approved the medication containing ingredients banned for young children, highlighting systemic failures in pharmaceutical safety oversight and government awareness campaigns.