A seven-year-old student died and over 50 residents were hospitalised in Polavaram, Andhra Pradesh, following adverse reactions to anti-malaria medication administered during a local health drive.
The incident involved 53 individuals suffering from severe drug reactions, with 23 children requiring urgent transfer to specialized medical facilities in neighboring Telangana for advanced care.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has ordered a high-level inquiry into the distribution of the Chloroquine tablets to determine if the medication was expired or improperly administered.