WHO Issues Urgent Global Alert: Toxic Cough Syrups Linked to Child Deaths in India

Oct 14, 2025 01:49 pm CST

The WHO has issued a global health alert against three contaminated cough syrups from India - Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife - after 25 children died. The products contain toxic Diethylene Glycol and pose life-threatening risks. Authorities have halted production and initiated recalls while warning healthcare professionals worldwide to report any detections of these dangerous medicines.