public health safety
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.
Rajasthan Suspends Drug Controller Following Children's Deaths Linked to Cough Syrup
Oct 04, 2025 02:13 pm CST
The Rajasthan government has suspended its state drug controller and halted distribution of all medications from Kaysons Pharma following reports of 11 children's deaths allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrup containing Dextromethorphan. An expert committee will investigate the matter while new safety measures are being implemented to protect public health.