Published: Oct 14, 2025, 19:51 IST | Updated: Oct 14, 2025, 19:51 IST
The World Health Organization has raised serious concerns after at least 20 children in India died from consuming contaminated cough syrups containing diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic industrial chemical. WHO has flagged urgent regulatory gaps in India’s pharma industry and warned of possible global risks through unregulated exports. The Indian government has arrested a pharma owner and halted production.