The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is demanding urgent intervention from Union Health Minister JP Nadda after a pediatrician was arrested in Madhya Pradesh. The arrest follows child fatalities linked to the consumption of contaminated cough syrup.

Condemning the arrest, IMA argues the catastrophe stems from the manufacturer's quality control failures and regulatory oversight inadequacies. The organization asserts the physician acted in good faith and should not be held accountable for the adulteration of drugs.

IMA is advocating for systemic reforms, including enhanced regulatory infrastructure and policies. The association emphasizes that justice must be served by focusing on manufacturers and enforcement bodies responsible for the tragedy, not the medical practitioner fulfilling thei

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