The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reached out to Indian authorities seeking clarification on whether a cough syrup, Coldrif, linked to recent child deaths in India, was exported to other countries.

According to sources, the global health body is considering issuing a 'Global Medical Products Alert' regarding the cough syrup, which would warn other nations about potential risks posed by substandard or contaminated medicines. Advertisement

At least 20 children in Madhya Pradesh have died, with five others in critical condition due to kidney infections caused by the consumption of the contaminated cough syrup. The syrup, which contained harmful substances like Diethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG), has been deemed unsafe for consumption. Additionally, three children in Raj

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