Coverage dated October 4, 2022 to October 5, 2022
Cough and cold medicines linked to deaths of more than 60 children in Gambia Headline from CBS News
WHO says the contaminated Indian-made products have only been found in the one African nation, but they may have been distributed elsewhere.
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MedicalXpress
WHO probing Indian cough syrup after 66 children die in The Gambia ↗ (opens MedicalXpress) Published Oct 4, 2022
Same headline from 1 more outlet MedicalXpress's feed description The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alert Wednesday over four cough and cold syrups made by Maiden Pharmaceuticals in India, warning they could be linked to the deaths of 66 children in The Gambia.
Deutsche Welle
Gambia: India-made drugs may be linked to death of dozens of children | DW ↗ (opens Deutsche Welle) Published Oct 4, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description The World Health Organization has issued an alert on four medicines made by Delhi-based Maiden Pharmaceuticals. At least 66 children have died in Gambia from acute kidney injury since July, the WHO said.
Al Jazeera
India-made cough syrups may be tied to 66 deaths in Gambia: WHO ↗ (opens Al Jazeera) Published Oct 4, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description Dozens of kids died from kidney injuries that may be linked to contaminated cough & cold syrups made by an Indian firm.
France 24
Eye on Africa - W.H.O issues alert after 66 children die after taking cough syrup in The Gambia ↗ (opens France 24) Published Oct 4, 2022
France 24's feed description In tonight's edition: Several cough and cold syrups made in India are subject to a product alert after the deaths of 66 children in The Gambia. The WHO alert warns the substances are toxic and is worried…
NBC News
Urgent cough syrup recall after 66 children die in Gambia ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Oct 5, 2022
NBC News's feed description Four contaminated medicines have been potentially linked to acute kidney injuries, according to the World Health Organization.
CBS News
Cough and cold medicines linked to deaths of more than 60 children in Gambia ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Oct 5, 2022
CBS News's feed description WHO says the contaminated Indian-made products have only been found in the one African nation, but they may have been distributed elsewhere.
The Guardian
Warning over cough syrups after 66 children die in the Gambia ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Oct 5, 2022
The Guardian's feed description WHO says the contaminated medications may have been distributed outside of the West African country, with global exposure ‘possible’
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