The Coldrif cough syrup tragedy, which led to the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh, continues to send ripples through both the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Even as the investigation widens, a note of relief came from Chhindwara district—over 200 children who had been prescribed Coldrif were traced and found safe, officials confirmed. These children were among those treated by a government pediatrician now under arrest for alleged negligence linked to the incident.
Authorities launched a large-scale tracing drive after the deaths of 22 children who reportedly developed kidney infections following the consumption of the contaminated syrup. District health workers, including ASHA teams, fanned out to reach families, verify prescriptions, and collect leftover bottles. According to officials, the exercise covered more than 5,000 patients listed in the doctor’s register,…
