A concerning report comes from Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, where cases of kidney disease among children are steadily increasing. So far, six children have died from this illness, while several others are in critical condition and admitted to major hospitals in Jabalpur and Nagpur. The affected children are between 1 and 5 years old, and the administration is fully alert. Investigations revealed that children were given Coldrif and Nextro-DS cough syrup for cold, cough, and fever, which contained a toxic chemical called Diethylene Glycol, leading to kidney failure. The health department is conducting tests and screenings of children in the area.
Site Admin | October 3, 2025 2:30 PM | Chhindwara
Six children die in Chhindwara as toxic cough syrup triggers kidney failure
