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Kids Were Given Cough Syrup From India. Dozens Of Them Died

For decades, India has been a top player in global pharmaceuticals. But its drug regulatory system came under scrutiny after toxic chemicals were found in Indian-produced medicine that led to the deaths of scores of children in Gambia. Bloomberg reporter <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AOXIO417-Zo/zachary-mider">Zachary Mider</a> and contributor Swati Gupta discuss their investigation into a pharmaceutical company and the ripple effects of its supply chain across the globe. Read more: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-07-10/poisoned-cough-syrup-traced-to-india-reveals-gaps-in-regulation">Poisoned Cough Syrup Killed Kids. Authorities Cut the Investigation Short</a> Listen to The Big Take podcast every weekday and subscribe to our daily newsletter: <a href="https://bloom.bg/3F3EJAK">https://bloom.bg/3F3EJAK</a>  Have questions or comments for Wes and the team? Reach us at <a href="mailto:bigtake@bloomberg.net">bigtake@bloomberg.net</a>.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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