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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Namita Singh

Cough syrups banned after unexplained deaths of over a dozen children

Indian authorities have banned the sale of unnamed cough syrups suspected of causing the deaths of several children over the past month.

At least 14 children under 15 have died since early September, with most of the cases reported from Nagpur in Maharashtra state and Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh. The deaths, which occurred primarily in rural areas, have been linked to kidney failure and neurological symptoms, prompting a national investigation.

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