New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- In the wake of the recent deaths of 12 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrups, the union Health Ministry is set to issue fresh guidelines on the rational use of cough medications, particularly for paediatric use.
The guidelines, aimed at parents, pharmacists, and healthcare providers, are expected to be shared with states and union Territories shortly, a Ministry official said.
The decision follows a high-level review meeting chaired by union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, yesterday attended by senior officials from Central and state drug regulatory authorities, health departments, and key institutions such as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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