New Delhi, Oct 6: Following the tragic deaths of 12 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrups, the Union Health Ministry is set to issue new guidelines on the rational use of cough medications, particularly for paediatric patients.

The guidelines, aimed at parents, pharmacists, and healthcare providers, will soon be shared with states and union territories, a ministry official said. The decision comes after a high-level review meeting chaired by Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, attended by officials from central and state drug regulatory authorities, health departments, and institutions like the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

The Director General of Health Services (DGHS) had earlier cautioned against the use of cou

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