Core Points - The World Health Organization (WHO) has requested clarification from the Indian government regarding the export of contaminated cough syrups, which may lead to a global medical product alert [1][2] - At least 17 children under the age of 5 have died in India after consuming cough syrups containing toxic substances, with 11 more children in critical condition [1] - The Indian drug regulatory authority has confirmed serious violations at multiple pharmaceutical factories, although specific companies involved have not been disclosed [1] - The contaminated syrups contained dangerously high levels of diethylene glycol and propylene glycol, with diethylene glycol levels approaching 500 times the permissible limit [1] - The WHO will decide on issuing a global medical alert after receiving official confirmation from Indian authorities, which could trigger global recalls and stricter monitoring of Indian drug exports [2] - The contaminated cough syrups are linked to the deaths of over 140 children in countries such as Gambia, Uzbekistan, and Cameroon during 2022-2023 [2]
印度不合格糖浆致至少17名儿童死亡 世卫要求其说明情况
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-10-09 05:48