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WHO Calls for Action Against Cough Syrups Linked to Over 300 Child Deaths Worldwide
WHO Calls for Action Against Cough Syrups Linked to Over 300 Child Deaths Worldwide
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Toxic components, namely diethylene glycol & ethylene glycol, found in pediatric cough syrups are linked to the deaths of children in several countries across... 24.01.2023, Sputnik India
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Given the alarming situation with potentially deadly cold syrups, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for “immediate and concerted action” across its 194 member states to tackle the issue.In its latest statement issued on Monday, the WHO stated that in 2022, more than 300 children — mostly under five — had died of acute kidney injury due to contaminated medicines in such countries as the Gambia, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan.This triggered a warning against cough syrup as several pharmacies in Jakarta, Indonesia stopped the sale of cough syrups that were contaminated with diethylene glycol & ethylene glycol.Apart from the Gambia, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan, the WHO said that other countries, including the Philippines, Timor Leste, Senegal and Cambodia, may have also been affected, indicating that those are not just 'isolated' incidents, but a whole chain of events that require immediate and coordinated action from key stakeholders.What Does the WHO Suggest?In October and earlier this month, the WHO released alerts regarding the issue, recommending to remove the botched cold medicines from the shelves and ban their sale after it was suggested that Indian-made cough syrup was responsible for child deaths in the Gambia and Uzbekistan. These cough syrups were manufactured by India-based Maiden Pharmaceuticals and Marion Biotech, as well as four Indonesian manufacturers - PT Yarindo Farmatama, PT Universal Pharmaceutical, PT Konimex, and PT AFI Pharma.While the companies involved have either denied that their products have been contaminated or declined to comment, the WHO asked the government authorities to inspect their manufacturing sites, increase market surveillance and take action.The manufacturers were asked to buy resources and raw materials from qualified suppliers only, test their products more thoroughly, and keep records of the process.
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who calls for action against cough syrups linked to over 300 child's deaths, toxic components like diethylene glycol & ethylene glycol in pediatric cough syrup caused deaths of children and illness india, panama, bangladesh, nigeria, & the united states, the deadly medicine, cough syrup, world health organization (who) has called for “immediate and concerted action” across its 194 member states to prevent more deaths
who calls for action against cough syrups linked to over 300 child's deaths, toxic components like diethylene glycol & ethylene glycol in pediatric cough syrup caused deaths of children and illness india, panama, bangladesh, nigeria, & the united states, the deadly medicine, cough syrup, world health organization (who) has called for “immediate and concerted action” across its 194 member states to prevent more deaths
WHO Calls for Action Against Cough Syrups Linked to Over 300 Child Deaths Worldwide
12:44 24.01.2023 (Updated: 12:50 24.01.2023) Toxic components, namely diethylene glycol & ethylene glycol, found in pediatric cough syrups are linked to the deaths of children in several countries across the globe, including in India.
Given the alarming situation with potentially deadly cold syrups, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for “immediate and concerted action” across its 194 member states to tackle the issue.
In its latest statement issued on Monday, the WHO stated that in 2022, more than 300 children — mostly under five — had died of acute kidney injury due to contaminated medicines in such countries as the Gambia, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan.
This triggered a warning against cough syrup as several pharmacies in Jakarta, Indonesia
stopped the sale of cough syrups that were contaminated with diethylene glycol & ethylene glycol.
“These contaminants are toxic chemicals used as industrial solvents and antifreeze agents that can be fatal even taken in small amounts, and [must] never be found in medicines,” the WHO said.
Apart from the Gambia, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan, the WHO said that other countries, including the Philippines, Timor Leste, Senegal and Cambodia, may have also been affected, indicating that those are not just 'isolated' incidents, but a whole chain of events that require immediate and coordinated action from key stakeholders.
What Does the WHO Suggest?
In October and earlier this month, the WHO released alerts regarding the issue, recommending to remove the botched cold medicines from the shelves and
ban their sale after it was suggested that Indian-made cough syrup was responsible for child deaths in the Gambia and Uzbekistan.
These cough syrups were manufactured by India-based Maiden Pharmaceuticals and Marion Biotech, as well as four Indonesian manufacturers - PT Yarindo Farmatama, PT Universal Pharmaceutical, PT Konimex, and PT AFI Pharma.
While the companies involved have either denied that their products have been contaminated or declined to comment, the WHO asked the government authorities to inspect their manufacturing sites, increase market surveillance and take action.
The manufacturers were asked to buy resources and raw materials from qualified suppliers only, test their products more thoroughly, and keep records of the process.
