LAHORE: In response to a World Health Organisation (WHO) alert, the Punjab government on Friday imposed a ban on five cough syrups containing an excessive amount of alcohol.
The ban was imposed after the World Health Organisation (WHO) investigated a complaint from the Maldives and confirmed the presence of high alcohol content in the cough syrups.
Acting on recommendations from the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), the provincial government issued directives to ban these manufacturing companies and seize their entire stock from the market.
Punjab’s Caretaker Health Minister Dr Jamal Nasir stated that the crackdown would extend to all medical stores in the province, ensuring the removal of these cough syrups from circulation.
The minister further revealed that these companies were not only distributing their products within the country, but also exporting them abroad.
Strict actions will be taken against those responsible for tarnishing the country’s reputation.
Punjab government banned five cough syrups containing excessive alcohol content following a World Health Organisation (WHO) alert. The ban was imposed after investigating a complaint from the Maldives. The government will not only ban the manufacturing companies but also seize their entire stock in the market. The crackdown will extend to all medical stores in the province. The companies were distributing their products both domestically and abroad. Strict actions will be taken against those responsible for tarnishing the country’s reputation. Source: ARY NEWS
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