Indian Takes Action Against Firms Blamed for Gambian Syrup Deaths

Indian to take Action Against Firms Blamed For Gambian Syrup Deaths <br />India's Health Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, says regulators have taken action against more than 100 pharmaceutical companies in response to deaths linked to cough syrups last year. <br />The minister says production had been stopped at 31 companies and Product licences have been cancelled or suspended at a further 50 firms. <br />The Indian government has previously said it would make tests mandatory for cough syrups before they were exported. <br />India sees itself as the pharmacy of the world, with exports of medicines last year worth more than $24bn.<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement</a>