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WHO Alerts on Contaminated Cough Syrups Found in India
The World Health Organization has issued a warning about contaminated cough syrups from India, highlighting serious health risks associated with specific batches of these products.
- On Monday, the World Health Organization alerted global health authorities about three contaminated cough syrups identified in India, urging vigilance and reporting of these products.
- The affected cough syrups include Coldrif from Sresan Pharmaceutical, Respifresh TR from Rednex Pharmaceuticals, and ReLife from Shape Pharma, which may cause severe health issues.
- The WHOs advisory emphasizes the critical need for countries to monitor and report any detection of these contaminated syrups to prevent potential health crises.
Why It Matters
This alert from the World Health Organization underscores the importance of international cooperation in monitoring pharmaceuticals, as contaminated medicines can lead to widespread health emergencies and undermine public trust in healthcare systems.