NEW DELHI: Foreign Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Gambian counterpart Mamadou Tangara on Thursday and conveyed India’s deepest condolences on child’s death recently in the West African country, while also assuring the Gambia that the matter is being properly investigated.
Sixty-six children are presumed dead after consumption cough syrup Made in India and Government of India formed a panel on Wednesday to review the allegations. “Emphasize that the matter is being seriously investigated by the appropriate authorities. We have agreed to stay in touch,” Jaishankar tweeted.
Sixty-six children are presumed dead after consumption cough syrup Made in India and Government of India formed a panel on Wednesday to review the allegations. “Emphasize that the matter is being seriously investigated by the appropriate authorities. We have agreed to stay in touch,” Jaishankar tweeted.
In a chat with Gambian radio, Dr Mamadou Tangara, offered our deepest condolences over the death of a young child… https://t.co/fdhKRiE6Ci
– Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) 1665658373000
The WHO last week warned that four cough and cold medicine made by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd in Haryana can cause acute kidney injury, AFP reports.
Laboratory testing has found “unacceptable amounts” of potentially life-threatening contaminants, the WHO said.
