Indonesia bans all syrup, liquid medicines after children's deaths

The ban comes as the Southeast Asian country's health authorities probe an unexplained rise since January in the number of children's deaths from acute kidney injury (AKI).

PREMIUM Health

Indonesia has announced a ban on all syrup and liquid medicine prescription. (Getty Images)

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

#Indonesia #Health #Children #Medicine

The Indonesian government announced on Wednesday a ban on all syrup and liquid medicine prescription and over-the-counter sales, after the deaths of nearly 100 children from acute kidney injury this

Login to begin your journey to our premium content

Related Stories
Health
Pandemic accord deal in sight as talks resume
Health
WHO says has raised nearly $4b through new financing plan
Health
Polio outbreak declared in Papua New Guinea
Health
Dangerous metal residues found in lipstick, nail polish
Health
Tuberculosis cases hit record high: WHO
Health
Global pandemic accord: where the talks stand