Hindustan Times · Healthcare · 2026-09-03
7-yr-old dies, 53 others ill after taking anti-malaria tablets in AP
7-yr-old dies, 53 others ill after taking anti-malaria tablets in AP. A seven-year-old girl died and 53 others fell ill after being administered chloroquine tablets during a malaria prevention programme at Gollaguppa village in Yetapaka mandal of Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram district. The incident took place on Tuesday around 5 pm. A seven-year-old girl died and 53 others fell ill after being administered chloroquine tablets during a malaria prevention programme at Gollaguppa village in Yetapaka mandal of Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram district, officials aware of the matter said | India News
Why it matters. This tragic incident highlights critical lapses in drug administration and quality control during public health campaigns, underscoring the urgent need for stringent safety protocols.
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