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WHO Warns of Tainted Cough Syrups Linked to Child Deaths

10/21/2025

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The World Health Organization warns tainted cough syrups like Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife contain harmful substances linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh.
Sri Lanka's National Medicines Regulatory Authority confirms these syrups are not registered in Sri Lanka, and authorities are on high alert to prevent unsafe medicines from entering the market.
The incidents highlight ongoing regional health risks and persistently questioned quality of imported medicines from India.

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The World Health Organization warns tainted cough syrups like Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife contain harmful substances linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh.
Sri Lanka's National Medicines Regulatory Authority confirms these syrups are not registered in Sri Lanka, and authorities are on high alert to prevent unsafe medicines from entering the market.
The incidents highlight ongoing regional health risks and persistently questioned quality of imported medicines from India.