MP govt to bear cost of treatment of nine children affected by Coldrif

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced on Tuesday that all the expenses incurred on the treatment of the nine children undergoing treatment for kidney infection would be borne by the state government.

The now-banned toxic cough syrup ‘Coldrif’ is suspected to be the cause of kidney failure in several children in MP with 17 children dead so far.

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The children from the Chhindwara and Betul districts are currently receiving treatment at medical institutions in Nagpur. Dr Yadav said all arrangements have been made to ensure the best possible treatment for the affected children.

He informed that treatment is being provided at the Government Medical College Nagpur, AIIMS Hospital, Colours Hospital, New Health City Hospital, and Getwell Hospital of Nagpur.

The collectors of Chhindwara and Betul, who are in contact with the families of the children, are providing necessary assistance. Regular updates about the children’s treatment and recovery are also being monitored from Bhopal.

Chief Minister Dr Yadav has directed that the expenses on the treatment of all nine children be provided to their families without delay.

Under the instructions of Chief Minister Dr Yadav, the Chhindwara collector has constituted three teams to assist the children undergoing treatment in Nagpur. Each team includes an executive magistrate and a specialist doctor. These teams are in constant touch with the affected families to ensure that there are no difficulties in the treatment process.