What Leads 66 Children Death in Gambia

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Gambia : A Tiny West African Country

Gambia has recalled the syrups that were blamed for death of 66 Children

Four Cough and Cold Syrup

The Who has told that potentially these four cough syrup has caused the kidney injury and led 66 children to death.

These Syrups are

1. Promethazine Oral Solutions 2. Kofexmalin Baby Cough Syrup 3. Makoff Baby Cough Syrup 4. Magrip N Cold Syrup

Laboratory Analysis

The analysis of laboratory confirms that it contains unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethlene glycol. They are both toxic to humans when consumed and potentially lead to death.

Investigation in India

India's federal regulator and state regulator of northern Haryana state are conducting an inquiry into the contaminated medicines.

Door to Door Campaign

Gambia has launched an urgent door-to-door campaign  and scrambling its youth to participate in the campaign and remove the medicines from each house in the tiny west african country.