Govt Forms 4-Members Panel To Study WHO Claims Of India-Made Cough Syrup Causing Gambia Deaths
The Union Government formed a four-member panel of experts to examine the details and adverse event reports received from the WHO on the deaths of 66 children in The Gambia. Notably, Maiden Pharma's cough syrup has been linked to the killing of children, following which the Haryana Govt ordered to halt the production and issued a show-cause notice. Moreover, the panel will have a committee of technical experts.
Tags: WHO, Gambia Death, cough syrup, Haryana Govt, Four-member panel
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
NCB Seizes 864 Kg Codeine-Based Cough Syrup In Thane: Maharashtra
In Thane's Bhiwandi area, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized 864 kilograms of codeine-based cough syrup, on May 20. Reportedly, the total seizure tallied up to 8,640 bottles of syrup. After which, two persons were involved in the matter were arrested. Furthermore, NCB also seized a two-wheeler and a pickup truck from their possession. Further details on the matter is underway as the investigation is ongoing.
Tags: Codeine, cough syrup, NCB, Thane, Maharashtra
Courtesy: ANI