WHO warns of contaminated India cough syrups linked to 17 child deaths
Published on: Oct. 13, 2025, 11:08 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The World Health Organization has issued a health advisory regarding three contaminated cough syrups from India. Specific batches of COLDRIF, Respifresh TR, and ReLife are identified. These products pose severe health risks. India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organization reported that 17 children under five died after consuming these syrups. Authorities confirm no contaminated medicines were exported from India.
