Leprosy not hereditary, get early treatment to avoid serious complications
The disease is not transmitted through touch but via droplets, from nose and mouth, for example, when one sneezes, coughs or shares meals.
Sat Jan 27 2024
Deadly Indonesian cough syrup was almost pure toxin, court papers show
Indonesian drugmaker Afi Farma used ingredients with toxin concentrations of up to 99% in 70 batches of medicine, prosecutors said.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Indian firms linked to cough syrup deaths had received warnings
The deaths of 12 children in northen India, police allege, were caused by adulterated cough syrup made by drugmaker Digital Vision.
Wed Sep 13 2023
Uzbekistan says contaminated Indian cough syrup was on market due to bribery
Distributors of contaminated cough syrup that killed 65 children in Uzbekistan bribed local officials to skip mandatory testing.
Thu Aug 17 2023
India finds string of deficiencies among drugmakers after risk tests
In recent months after some cough syrups made in the country were linked to the deaths of at least 95 children overseas.
Thu Aug 03 2023
India finds 'violations' at cough syrup maker linked to Cameroon deaths
It is the fourth Indian cough syrup maker to stop production after regulators found lapses.
Wed Aug 02 2023
India suspends another drugmaker's licence over tainted cough syrup
The WHO flagged contamination with unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which are toxic to humans when consumed.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Exclusive - Indian firm used toxic industrial-grade ingredient in syrup - sources
Marion Biotech also did not test the ingredient before using it in the syrups it sold to Uzbekistan, an investigator said.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Exclusive: Indonesia police probe drug regulators over cough syrup
Indonesia's police expand the probe into tainted cough syrups linked to the deaths of more than 200 children across the nation.
Mon Jun 26 2023
India makes tests mandatory for cough syrup export after overseas deaths
Indian-made cough syrups were linked to the deaths of dozens of children in Gambia and Uzbekistan.
Tue May 23 2023
WHO urges 'immediate action' after cough syrup deaths
The medicines, over-the-counter cough syrups, had high levels of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Uzbekistan arrests four over Indian cough syrup deaths
Uzbekistan has arrested four people in an investigation into the deaths of 19 children who consumed cough syrup made by Indian drug maker Marion Biotech.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Maiden seeks to reopen plant after India govt lab says cough syrups were safe
The plant was closed after the WHO said in October that its investigators had found "unacceptable" levels of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol.
Fri Dec 16 2022
Indonesia revokes firms' fever syrup licences amid inquiry into 150 deaths
Indonesian health authorities said solvents used in the syrups from the two companies contained impurities.
Tue Nov 01 2022
India finds serious violations at firm linked to Gambia deaths, suspends production
The deaths of 69 children in Gambia - one of the worst such incidents involving drugs from India - have come as a blow to the industry.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Senator AS Bernie Sanders sokong penuntut kolej pro-Palestin
Senator Amerika Syarikat (AS) Bernie Senders menyuarakan sokongannya pada Jumaat kepada penuntut kolej yang menunjuk perasaan terhadap serangan Israel ke atas Semenanjung Gaza.
Sat May 04 2024
Separuh akhir Piala Thomas: Lee Zii Jia akur kehebatan Shi Yuqi
Lee Zii Jia, gagal membutirkan mata pertama negara apabila tewas secara set langsung kepada pemain nombor dua dunia dari China, Shi Yuqi.
Sat May 04 2024
Musim kemarau: Agensi cuaca Indonesia beri amaran cuaca panas, hujan
Kira-kira 63.66 peratus wilayah Indonesia akan mengalami musim kemarau dari Mei hingga Ogos tahun ini.
Sat May 04 2024
Bersih akan memantau perjalanan Pilihan Raya Kecil KKB
Pengerusi BERSIH, Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz berkata pertubuhan itu akan turut memantau perjalanan Pilihan Raya Kecil Kuala Kubu Bharu yang akan berlangsung pada 11 Mei depan.
Sat May 04 2024
Besut, Felda Belara catat lebih 37 darjah celsius
Felda Tenang di Besut dan Felda Belara di Kuala Terengganu merekodkan suhu panas tahap dua melebihi 37 darjah celsius selama tiga hari berturut-turut.
Sat May 04 2024
Bersih akan anjurkan kongres Mei depan
Bersih akan menganjurkan Kongres Bersih sebagai medan mengumpulkan pertubuhan masyarakat sivil, mahasiswa dan rakyat.
Sat May 04 2024
Hujan lebat lebih empat jam di Kota Tinggi
Hujan lebat lebih empat jam di Kota Tinggi, Johor menyebabkan kawasan rendah di daerah itu dinaiki air.
Sat May 04 2024
Bersih pantau perjalanan PRK Kuala Kubu Baharu
Gabungan Pilihan Raya Bersih dan Adil (Bersih) akan memantau perjalanan Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Kuala Kubu Baharu yang akan berlangsung pada 11 Mei depan.
Sat May 04 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Banjir kilat di Kota Tinggi, 1 PPS dibuka
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Sat May 04 2024
PM Anwar umum peruntukan RM250,000 kepada persatuan di Parlimen Tambun
Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan peruntukan sebanyak RM250,000 kepada persatuan-persatuan di kawasan Parlimen Tambun hari ini.
Sat May 04 2024