I believe, there were several reports of cases like this out of Africa in recent times! Cases like this do not look good on India!
Of course, one should be careful to jump to conclusions. E.g. how exactly did these toxins get into these medications?
It appears, Indian courts are already dealing with some the pharmaceutical companies: e.g. Court orders jail for two Maiden Pharma execs for exporting substandard drugs to Vietnam (2/28/2023)
"... At least 70 children died from acute kidney injury in Gambia last year, cases the World Health Organization (WHO) linked to medicines made by Indian drugmaker Maiden Pharmaceuticals that were contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG) and ethylene glycol (EG), toxins normally used as industrial solvents and antifreeze agents. ...
Now, as Reuters previously reported, parents of 20 of the children are taking legal steps, seeking about $250,000 in compensation [that is very cheap compared to e.g. the U.S.] for each child. ..."
Now, as Reuters previously reported, parents of 20 of the children are taking legal steps, seeking about $250,000 in compensation [that is very cheap compared to e.g. the U.S.] for each child. ..."
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