2 Indian cough syrups banned in Maldives

The MFDA has also asked people to contact their hotline, 7200321, without delay if they receive any information about the medicines.

13 January 2023

Cetirizine syrup from Pakistan banned over contamination

"Therefore, it is hereby publicly announced that the import, sale and use of any batch of this drug, this brand, is prohibited in the country from Sunday": MFDA

12 November 2023

Local trader forged ingredient label of cough syrups

Police have arrested and charged officials at Samudera and its distributor.

31 January 2023

India may issue alert on Marion cough syrup exports

A government alert would warn people in all countries to take the products off their shelves, though it carries no legal penalty.

6 March 2023

MFDA warns over harmful chemical in paracetamol, cough syrups

None of the existing batches imported to the Maldives contain these substances, according to the health ministry.

31 May 2023

Gambia tightens rules for Indian drugs after cough syrup deaths

The World Bank is funding a testing laboratory in Gambia but it is not yet finished.

21 June 2023

Gambia hires US law firm to consider action on toxic Indian syrup

The WHO has said it is continuing to investigate the source of contaminated cough syrups in Gambia, Uzbekistan and several other countries.

2 June 2023

India finds two more toxic syrups months after poisoning deaths

It is common practice among some manufacturers in the country to substitute cheaper, commercial-grade ingredients when making cough syrups.

5 October 2023