MP Cough Syrup Deaths: Government To Bear Treatment Cost Of Ailing Kids Due To Cough Syrup, Says CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said the government will bear the cost of those children who are suffering from kidney infection after consuming cough syrup.

The children down with kidney infections are undergoing treatment at hospitals in Nagpur. The Nagpur Government Medical College, AIIMS, Colours Hospital, New Health City Hospital, and Get Well City Hospital are treating the children.

According to a government press release, at present, nine children are undergoing treatment in these hospitals.

The collector of Chhindwara set up three teams in connection with the treatment of children.

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The teams consist of deputy collectors and doctors. Besides looking after the treatment of the children, they will send reports about their health to the Chhindwara district administration.

Earlier, CM Mohan Yadav met grieving family; suspends & transfers several officials after tragedy.

Notably, The Madhya Pradesh government has suspended several officials in connection with the cough syrup tragedy. 

The list includes Drug Inspector of Chhindwara, Gaurav Sharma; Drug Inspector of Jabalpur, Sharad Kumar Jain and Deputy Director of Food and Drug Administration, Shobhit Costa. 

Additionally, IAS officer Dinesh Maurya, Drug Controller, has been transferred to another post. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also said that strict action will be taken against all those found guilty in the case. 

DY CM Shukla meets children under treatment in Nagpur

Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla on Tuesday visited children undergoing treatment in Nagpur after falling ill from consuming substandard cough syrup. The children are receiving treatment at various hospitals in the city. Shukla visited Government Medical College, AIIMS, and New Health City Hospital in Nagpur and personally inquired about the condition of all five children receiving treatment. He held detailed discussions with the medical teams and directed them to ensure the provision of the best possible medical care. He emphasized that every effort must be made for the swift recovery of the children and that a team of expert doctors must continue close monitoring at all times.

Shukla also met with the children’s parents and guardians and offered them reassurance. He stated that the state government stands firmly with the affected families and will extend all possible support for the best treatment of the children. He further announced that all treatment expenses will be borne by the government and instructed for continuous health monitoring until the children are completely recovered.

[Story by Staff Reporter]