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Fiji Eliminates Trachoma As Public Health Problem

By BPN News Desk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially confirmed that Fiji has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the 26th country in the world to reach this milestone. What It Means Trachoma, the leading infectious cause of blindness globally, no longer poses a health threat in Fiji. The disease is caused by the bacterium […]
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WHO Warns Against Three Indian Cough Syrups

By BPN News Desk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global alert against three Indian cough syrups: Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife. Tests revealed they contained diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic chemical, at levels far above safety limits. Linked Child Deaths At least 17 children in Madhya Pradesh died after consuming Coldrif syrup. Laboratory results showed DEG […]
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TN Revokes Licence, Shuts Down Coldrif Syrup Firm

By BPN News Desk
The Tamil Nadu government has permanently revoked the manufacturing licence of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the maker of the Coldrif cough syrup, and ordered the company’s shut down. This follows findings that the syrup contained toxic levels of diethylene glycol (DEG) and was linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh. Contamination and Deaths Lab tests showed the […]
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WHO Seeks Clarification on Coldrif Exports

By BPN News Desk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked India to clarify whether the contaminated Coldrif cough syrup, linked to the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh, was exported to other countries. The move raises the possibility of a global alert if international shipments are confirmed. Contamination and Deaths Reported Recent investigations revealed that batches of Coldrif
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UP Bans Coldrif Amid Child Death Probe

By BPN News Desk
The Uttar Pradesh government has banned the sale, distribution and use of Coldrif cough syrup across the state. This decision follows reports of child fatalities in Madhya Pradesh possibly linked to contaminated syrup. Rising Alarm Over Child Deaths In Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district, at least nine children have died in recent weeks. Authorities suspect that […]
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Tests Confirm Poison in Syrup, MP Bans Coldrif

By BPN News Desk
In Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, seven out of nine children died after allegedly consuming a cough syrup called Coldrif. The state government acted swiftly after laboratory tests confirmed that the syrup contained diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic industrial chemical. Government Action In response, the Madhya Pradesh government has banned the sale, distribution, and
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12 Child Deaths Prompt India’s Cough Syrup Alert

By BPN News Desk
In Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, the deaths of 12 children have been linked to alleged complications following the use of cough syrup, prompting a central advisory on its use in young children. Centre Issues Advisory Health authorities in Delhi released an advisory that cautions against prescribing cold and cough syrups to children under two and […]

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