India finds string of deficiencies among drugmakers after risk tests
In recent months after some cough syrups made in the country were linked to the deaths of at least 95 children overseas.
Thu Aug 03 2023
India suspends another drugmaker's licence over tainted cough syrup
The WHO flagged contamination with unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which are toxic to humans when consumed.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Exclusive: Indonesia police probe drug regulators over cough syrup
Indonesia's police expand the probe into tainted cough syrups linked to the deaths of more than 200 children across the nation.
Mon Jun 26 2023
India makes tests mandatory for cough syrup export after overseas deaths
Indian-made cough syrups were linked to the deaths of dozens of children in Gambia and Uzbekistan.
Tue May 23 2023
WHO urges 'immediate action' after cough syrup deaths
The medicines, over-the-counter cough syrups, had high levels of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Maiden seeks to reopen plant after India govt lab says cough syrups were safe
The plant was closed after the WHO said in October that its investigators had found "unacceptable" levels of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol.
Fri Dec 16 2022
India finds serious violations at firm linked to Gambia deaths, suspends production
The deaths of 69 children in Gambia - one of the worst such incidents involving drugs from India - have come as a blow to the industry.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Rash of child deaths in Gambia linked to cough syrups made in India - WHO
Lab analysis confirmed "unacceptable" amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which can be toxic and lead to acute kidney injury.
Thu Oct 06 2022