New Delhi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) is closely monitoring the health situation in India amid clusters of pediatric illnesses and deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan , according to a statement.

According to the statement by the WHO, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation of India (CDSCO) stated that none of the contaminated cough syrups, which led to the deaths of 20 children, were exported.

Expressing condolences to the families of the deceased, WHO said, "These reports, which have emerged during the week of 29 September, describe symptoms consistent with acute renal failure and acute encephalitis syndrome, with suspected links to the use of oral syrup medicines . WHO is deeply saddened by the reported fatalities and extends its sincere condolences to the affec

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