18 Children Died in Uzbekistan After Consuming Indian Syrup
After 66 Children in Gambia allegedly died by consuming Indian syrups, an Indian Syrup ie being claimed responsible for the death of 18 Children in Uzbekistan.
We often talk and say that the Indian healthcare and medicine sector is the best in the world. The Indian health care sector is better than many developed countries around the world, as it is not just affordable but also has one of the best efficiencies. Previously, 66 children had died in Gambia, allegedly after consuming India-made cough syrups. Click here to watch the video. However, the Gambian government had denied any link between the child's deaths and the Indian cough syrups. The World Health Organisation then released a warning against 4 Indian Cough Syrups. On the death of 66 children in Gambia, the Centre had recently informed the Rajya Sabha that the samples of four cough syrups that allegedly led to the deaths in Gambia were found to be of standard quality. The said samples were also found negative for both Di ethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG). Both of which were earlier said to be responsible for the death of 66 children in Gambia. However, now Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Health on Wednesday, 28th of December has said that at least 18 children have died in the country after allegedly consuming an India-manufactured syrup, Doc-1 Max prepared by a Noida-based company named Marion Biotech. In a statement, the Uzbekistan ministry said laboratory tests of the preparation found the presence of the contaminant EG in the cough syrup. It said the medicine was consumed without prescription and in a higher dose by the affected children.
Children had taken the medicine for 2 to 7 days, in doses of 2.5 to 5 ml, three to four times a day. Uzbekistan ministry statement said it was incorrectly used by parents as an anti-cold remedy on the recommendation of local pharmacies.
The statement said the substance is toxic and consuming a concentrated solution can cause heart problems, kidney failure, vomiting, fainting. EG is the same chemical found in four India-manufactured syrups that have been linked to the deaths of 66 children in The Gambia earlier this year. As per our sources, the World Health Organization is in contact with health authorities in Uzbekistan and is ready to assist them in further investigations. However, Marion Biotech, the manufacturing company, and the Union Health Ministry of India have not publicly responded yet. We would urge all our viewers to only consume medicines prescribed by a Professional doctor to avoid any such life-threatening disaster. Meanwhile, you can leave your valuable opinions about this in the comment section below.
