SA pulls toxic cough syrup from shelves: What you should know

SA pulls toxic cough syrup from shelves: What you should know

South Africa’s health regulator said it is recalling batches of Johnson & Johnson’s children’s cough syrup after detection of high levels of diethylene glycol. According to Reuters, the affected batches were sold in South Africa, Eswatini, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria, the statement added. The recall follows a report by the regulator’s Nigerian counterpart last Wednesday, … Read more

Planned water disruptions across Cape Town starting Monday

Planned water disruptions across Cape Town starting Monday

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will carry out planned work in identified areas, causing disruptions in water supply. Residents in affected areas in Cape Town are urged to take note of the upcoming work and prepare accordingly. Water shutdown on Wednesday In Victorskloof – Hout Bay, the Water and Sanitation Directorate … Read more

India probe into bribery claim in toxic syrup tests nears completion

India probe into bribery claim in toxic syrup tests nears completion

But Gagandeep Singh, joint director at Haryana’s Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), told Reuters on Thursday (Dec 21) that he was thoroughly going through Yashpal’s complaint, had taken the views of various sides, and was close to finishing his probe. “The whole complaint was quite comprehensive and exhaustive,” he said. “I’ve been given the direction … Read more