The Tragedy in Gambia and the Indian Pharmaceutical Sector
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alert concerning the death of 70 children in Gambia after consuming cough syrups contaminated with toxic substances. The syrups were produced by an Indian company in Haryana, which failed to ensure the safety of the chemicals used.
In this article, Renu Modi explores how the company violated good practices, leading to the suspension of drug production. The article emphasizes the importance of addressing structural constraints to local manufacturing in Africa and calls for improvements in regulatory mechanisms.
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Published Jan. 16, 2024 3:45 AM
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