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Pharmaceutical Failures: A Tragic Trend

This chapter addresses the concerning deaths of children in Gambia and Uzbekistan due to subpar cough syrup from Indian manufacturers, revealing persistent quality control issues in the industry. It critiques the lack of effective communication from implicated companies and the slow governmental responses amid rising public anger over pharmaceutical safety.

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