India's Health Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, says regulators have taken action against more than 100 pharmaceutical companies in response to deaths linked to cough syrups last year.
Last year, Indian-made cough medicine was blamed for dozens of child deaths in The Gambia and Uzbekistan.
After inspections of manufacturing plants, the minister said production had been stopped at 31 companies.
Product licences have been cancelled or suspended at a further 50 firms.
The Indian government has previously said it would make tests mandatory for cough syrups before they were exported.
India sees itself as the pharmacy of the world, with exports of medicines last year worth more than $24bn (£18.6bn).
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Kounde strike wins Copa del Rey final for Barcelona
5 hours -
Is NPP crying more than the bereaved in the Chief Justice saga?
6 hours -
“Elements within NPP worked against me for supporting ‘Ken must go'” – Cynthia Morrison
7 hours -
IMF Boss commends finance minister for strong commitment to economic reform
7 hours -
Cynthia Morrison advises Ghanaian women to diversify their skills to build wealth
7 hours -
UK deports 43 immigration offenders to Ghana and Nigeria
8 hours -
Piwak Natural Health urges Akosombo victims to rebuild with new donation
8 hours -
Ghana’s Para athlete Gilbert Ampiah wins bronze at Marrakech Grand Prix 2025
9 hours -
6 dead in Adansi Dompoase crash involving VIP bus and sprinter
9 hours -
Saturday’s heavy rainstorm caused outages within our network – ECG
10 hours -
Police arrest 3 over gold robbery at Wassa Afransie
10 hours -
Against all odds: Zinabu Issah clinches silver for Ghana at WPA Marrakech 2025
11 hours -
ASFC 2025: Ghana girls complete host-and-win mission after beating Uganda
11 hours -
NPC President congratulates new GOC Executives
11 hours -
Stonebwoy displays maturity amid Aisha Modi’s attacks: a masterclass in brand integrity and respect
12 hours