Rajasthan Health Minister Claims Children Deaths Result from Illness, Not Cough Syrup

Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar has stated that the primary cause of deaths among children in the state is not due to cough syrups or respiratory illnesses. The ministry released this information following an investigation into a recent surge in pediatric fatalities. Khinvsar emphasized that rigorous testing and analysis are underway to determine the underlying factors contributing to the observed trends. He indicated that the investigation is focusing on potential environmental factors and disease outbreaks within the state’s pediatric population. The ministry has not provided specific details regarding the investigation’s scope.

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