Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Cough Syrup Suspected in Chhindwara Child Deaths
In Chhindwara, India, six children have died from kidney failure.
Health officials suspect a cough syrup is to blame.
The children reportedly fell ill with a fever, and kidney failure developed after taking the medicine.
The government is investigating the cause and collecting samples.
Tests are being done on blood, water, and the cough syrup to see what went wrong.
The sale of two cough syrups has been banned.
More cases are being investigated in nearby regions.
Six children in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, died from kidney failure.
Health officials suspect contaminated cough syrup as the cause.
Complaints of fever were received in August.
The Union Health Ministry and state government are investigating.
Sale of two specific cough syrups has been banned.
- Who
- Children in Chhindwara district
- What
- Investigation into child deaths linked to cough syrup
- When
- Deaths reported between September 4th and 26th; fever reported from August 22nd
- Where
- Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- To determine the cause of deaths and prevent further incidents
Concerned Public
Government Authorities
Issue
Concerned Public
Demand urgent action and transparency on the medication's safety.
Government Authorities
Actively investigating the issue and working to prevent further deaths.
Severity
Concerned Public
Express concerns about the quality of medications.
Government Authorities
Taking steps to contain the spread and assess the extent of damage.
- Affected Location
- Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh
- Number of Deaths
- 6 children
- Possible Cause
- Kidney failure; contaminated cough syrup suspected
- Suspected Toxin
- Diethylene glycol (DEG)
- Investigation Lead
- Union Health Ministry, NCDC, and State Government
- Action Taken
- Sale of two cough syrups banned
Sources
Chhindwara child deaths: Suspected kidney infection claims 7 lives in Madhya Pradesh
6 Children Die Of Kidney Failure In 15 Days In Madhya Pradesh, 2 Cough Syrups Banned
Chhindwara DM Raises Alarm On Usage Of ‘Certain Syrups, Drugs’ After Six Children Die Of Kidney Failure
Madhya Pradesh tragedy: 6 children die of kidney failure in 15 days; authorities suspect cough syrup poisoning
Centre launches probe as six children in Madhya Pradesh die from contaminated cough syrup
