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Families of 20 Gambian children who died after consuming cough syrups made in India will take their government to court this month for allegedly mishandling drug imports. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/15/world/crime-legal-world/gambia-children-lawsuit-cough-syrup/?utm_content=bufferbfb34&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #crimelegal #africa #india #health #lawsuits #gambia #medicine #maidenpharmaceuticals

The meds they bought were toxic. Now Gambian parents seek justice.

Filing a lawsuit against the Gambian government is a rare step in one of Africa's poorest countries, where few have the means to challenge authorities.

The Japan Times