Delhi: 3 children die after taking mohalla clinic drug, 3 doctors terminated

Delhi Mohalla Clinic: Three children died at a Delhi hospital due to drug poisoning after consuming a cough syrup allegedly prescribed by mohalla clinic doctors. The Delhi government has terminated three doctors and ordered an inquiry into the matter.

The BJP and the Congress demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Health Minister Satyendar Jain over the incident and compensation for the families of the three children.

According to officials, the Centre-run Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital reported 16 cases of dextromethorphan poisoning among children aged between one and six from June 29 to November 21.

Officials said that most of the children complained of respiratory depression.

Health Minister Satyendar Jain informed that three doctors have been terminated and the matter is being probed. He assured that the guilty will not be spared.

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Dextromethorphan is one of the most widely used cough suppressants. However, it is subject to abuse. The consumption of high doses of the drug can lead to insomnia, dilated pupils, dizziness, nausea, restlessness, dizziness, shallow breathing and diarrhoea, etc.