Tag: Gambia

Gambia says child deaths linked to cough syrup have risen to 70

BANJUL, Oct 14 – Gambia’s government on Friday said the number of child deaths from acute kidney injury, thought to be linked to Indian-made cough syrups, has risen to 70 from a previous toll of 69. President Adama Barrow gave the update at an emergency cabinet meeting which […]

India tests samples of cough syrup linked to deaths of children in Gambia

NEW DELHI, Oct 6 – India said it is testing samples of cough syrups produced by local manufacturer Maiden Pharmaceuticals for export after the World Health Organization said its products were linked to the deaths of dozens of children in Gambia. The deaths of 66 children in the […]

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