According to the CAG report, drug testing was neglected in Tamil Nadu in 2024. File

The case of children's deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan due to the cough syrup 'Coldrif' manufactured in Tamil Nadu is in discussion. Now, a report related to Tamil Nadu's Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Health Services by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has come to light.

CAG, in its Performance Audit (report) on Tamil Nadu's Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Health Services dated December 10, 2024, had stated that a deficiency was observed in drug inspection (testing) in the state. Additionally, there was also a deficiency in drug (medicine) sample collection.

Meanwhile, on Friday, the Supreme Court rejected the demand for a CBI or judicial inquiry i

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