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Gambia ‘advanced’ in exploring legal action over toxic Indian cough syrup

by AIP Online Bureau | Jul 20, 2023 | Health, Indian News, Risk Management

At least 70 children in Gambia, most under 5 years old, died from acute kidney injury last year. A government-backed investigation found that the deaths were “very likely” caused by contaminated medicines made in India. The small West African country has...

The meds they bought were toxic. Now Gambian parents seek justice

by AIP Online Bureau | Jul 14, 2023 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, International News, Regulation, Risk Management

20 Gambian children who died after consuming cough syrups made in India will take their government to court this month for allegedly mishandling drug imports Three Gambian lawyers said this is the highest profile case of its kind against the nation’s health...

Gambia hires US law firm to consider action on toxic Indian cough syrup, minister says

by AIP Online Bureau | Jun 2, 2023 | Health, Indian News

At least 70 children in Gambia, most under 5 years old, died from acute kidney injury between June and October. Local doctors suspected cough syrups imported from India were the likely culprit, Reuters reported earlier this year, and tests by the World Health...

CDC report suggests child deaths in Gambia linked to consumption of made-in-India cough syrups

by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 4, 2023 | Health, Indian News

”Patients with DEG poisoning can experience a range of signs and symptoms, including altered mental status, headache, and gastrointestinal symptoms; however, the most consistent manifestation is AKI, characterized by oliguria (low urine output) or anuria,...

Haryana finds violations at factory linked to Gambia children deaths -state minister

by AIP Online Bureau | Oct 12, 2022 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News

“State drug depts conducted a joint inspection, around 12 flaws were found, keeping which in mind, it’s been decided that the total production shall be stopped,” said minister Anil Vij of Haryana state, where the factory is located Mumbai: The...
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