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Why Has India Banned Cough Syrups For Kids Aged Under Four?

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Why Has India Banned Cough Syrups For Kids Aged Under Four?

India's drug regulator has taken decisive action by banning the use of an anti-cold drug combination in children aged below four. This decision comes in response to global concerns after at least 141 deaths worldwide have been linked to cough syrups.

By Priya Prakash

Dec 21, 2023 13:47 IST logo

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1 In 3 Women Worldwide Experience Physical & Sexual Assault: WHO

1 In 3 Women Worldwide Experience Physical & Sexual Assault: WHO

By Tanya Savkoor

Nov 28, 2023 18:05 IST logo

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Monkey Pox Symptoms: New Virus Outbreak Worrisome or Containable?

Monkey Pox Symptoms: New Virus Outbreak Worrisome or Containable?

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May 21, 2022 08:04 IST logo

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Omicron Variant Spreading at an Unprecedented Rate Says WHO

Omicron Variant Spreading at an Unprecedented Rate Says WHO

By Akshata Manvikar

Dec 15, 2021 09:57 IST logo

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Is COVID-19 New Variant More Transmissible? Here's What WHO Said On Omicron

Is COVID-19 New Variant More Transmissible? Here's What WHO Said On Omicron

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Nov 29, 2021 10:12 IST logo

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Who Is Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh? WHO's Regional Director for South East Asia

Who Is Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh? WHO's Regional Director for South East Asia

By Ayusmita Chatterjee

Jul 20, 2021 17:59 IST logo

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WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan Says New Vaccines May Be Needleless

WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan Says New Vaccines May Be Needleless

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Russia Detects First Case Of H5N8 Avian Flu In Humans

Russia Detects First Case Of H5N8 Avian Flu In Humans

By Ritika Joshi

Feb 20, 2021 14:55 IST logo

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Here's Where You Shouldn't Be Looking For Info On COVID-19

Here's Where You Shouldn't Be Looking For Info On COVID-19

By STP Editor

Mar 13, 2020 12:22 IST logo

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Depression Due To Poverty Affects Men More Than Women, Says Study

Depression Due To Poverty Affects Men More Than Women, Says Study

By Rudrani Gupta

Dec 23, 2019 09:58 IST logo

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