WHO, G20 launch new global initiative on digital health
New GIDH initiative will operate as a WHO-managed network and platform to support implementation of Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020–2025
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WHO flags ‘contaminated’ syrup batch by India-based Fourrts Lab in Iraq
The WHO says the said batch of COLD OUT syrup contains "unacceptable amounts" of diethylene glycol (0.25%) and ethylene glycol (2.1%) as contaminants
WHO studies flag sweetener ‘aspartame’ as ‘possibly carcinogenic’
WHO research agencies, however, say there’s “limited evidence” of aspartame causing carcinogenicity in humans; call for better studies
Covid-19 no longer a public health emergency: WHO
WHO says Covid-19 is now an 'ongoing health issue'
QP Pharma cough syrup 'duplicated' to defame India: MD
The cough syrup contained unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol as contaminants, as per WHO.
WHO warns against contaminated cough syrup made by Punjab-based pharma co
Global health body says this syrup contains "unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol as contaminants", which is considered toxic to humans
Amid Gambia row, Maiden Pharma’s HP plant cough syrups flagged ‘spurious’
CDSCO in its December 2022 alert says five cough syrup samples produced by Maiden at its Baddi plant are "not of standard quality".
'Unsafe': WHO issues global alert on Marion Biotech’s cough syrups for kids
WHO says these products are “substandard”, and that their use, especially in children, may result in “serious injury or death”.
Covid surge in China: Govt prepared to fulfil medicine, vaccine needs, says Mandaviya
Random RT-PCR sampling of passengers arriving at airports has been started; govt committed to taking appropriate steps, said the health minister.
Maiden Pharma row: Firm ordered to stop cough syrup production
Notices served to the Sonipat-based company after raids by central & Haryana drug depts found 12 violations at its premises.
