Tragedy has struck the North West Region of Cameroon as six children have been reported dead after consuming a cough syrup called ‘Naturcold’. Manufactured by FRAKEN, the syrup is currently under investigation by both police and health officials.
According to reports, parents of the deceased children have shared their anguish at watching their children’s conditions worsen after consuming the syrup. The children were unable to pass urine, and despite efforts to save their lives, they succumbed to the effects of the cough syrup.
Officials from FRAKEN have been summoned for questioning, as health officials from the Fundong health district seek to get to the bottom of this tragic incident. Meanwhile, parents in the region are grappling with the aftermath, wondering who to blame for their loss.
In a statement released by the North West Regional Delegate for Public Health, Dr Kingsley Che SOH expressed his sadness at the incident. He also confirmed that the product was not authorized to be sold in Cameroon, raising questions about how the syrup made its way into the market.
In response to this incident, health officials have launched sensitization campaigns, visiting pharmacies and searching for dangerous medicines that could pose a threat to the public’s health. As investigations continue, the community is left to mourn the loss of the six young lives, taken too soon by a seemingly harmless cough syrup.
The incident has sparked widespread concern across the North West Region, with many calling for greater regulation and oversight of the pharmaceutical industry. Some have accused FRAKEN of negligence and called for the company to be held accountable for the deaths of the six children.
In response to the public outcry, FRAKEN has released a statement expressing their condolences to the families of the deceased children. The company has also pledged to cooperate fully with the authorities in their investigation into the matter.
The tragedy has highlighted the need for stronger regulatory measures to protect consumers from potentially harmful products. It is hoped that the investigation will shed light on how the syrup made its way into the market and prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
Meanwhile, the families of the deceased children are left to mourn their loss and grapple with the devastating impact of the tragedy. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of ensuring that the products we consume are safe and regulated.