child medication safety
Worms Found in Antibiotic Syrup at Madhya Pradesh Government Hospital Prompts Investigation
Oct 16, 2025 04:42 pm CST
Following child deaths from toxic cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh, a government hospital in Gwalior faces allegations of worm-contaminated antibiotic medicine. Officials have sealed the entire Azithromycin stock and sent samples for laboratory testing, highlighting growing concerns about pharmaceutical safety standards in India's healthcare system.
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.
Rajasthan Health Department Confirms Cough Syrup Deaths Not Linked to Government Medicine Scheme
Oct 03, 2025 12:15 pm CST
The Rajasthan Health Department has officially ruled out any connection between child deaths in Bharatpur and Sikar districts and cough syrup distributed under the state's free medicine scheme. Investigations revealed the children received Dextromethorphan (DXM) at home without medical consultation, prompting authorities to suspend involved healthcare providers in a separate case and issue strict prescription guidelines to prevent future incidents.