For decades, India has been a top player in global pharmaceuticals. But its drug regulatory system came under scrutiny after toxic chemicals were found in Indian-produced medicine that led to the deaths of scores of children in Gambia. Bloomberg reporter Zachary Mider and contributor Swati Gupta discuss their investigation into a pharmaceutical company and the ripple effects of its supply chain across the globe.

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