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Tainted Fentanyl Blamed for 87 Hospital Deaths in Argentina
- At least 87 people have died in Argentina after being administered bacteria-infected fentanyl in hospitals, according to a judge investigating the deaths.
- Family members are protesting outside hospitals, demanding justice for the victims of the tainted drug.
- At least five contaminated batches were distributed to eight hospitals in Argentina.
- Argentina's Congress submitted 26 questions related to the case to the Executive branch, but no deadline has been set for a response.
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These are about 300,000 ampoules of clinical fentanyl that were infected and have caused uncertainty in thousands of families in Argentina
The patients, who had been hospitalized for different reasons, took the substance for pain relief or as an anesthetic.
Argentinian justice opened an investigation into the death of 87 patients in more hospitals after being treated with a bacterium-contained physician. Five contaminated batches were distributed to hospitals and health centres in the country.
The country is facing a health tragedy: there are already 87 deaths recognized by the justice system associated with the administration of contaminated fentanyl in health centers in several districts. But that number could grow in the next few hours of confirmation many others under study. Despite the seriousness of the situation, much of the political leadership, health business and justice did not act with the speed that warrants such a panora…
Bacteria-laced fentanyl sparks Argentina's deadliest hospital scandal, killing 87
BUENOS AIRES: At least 87 people have died in Argentina after being administered bacteria-infected fentanyl in hospitals, a judge investigating the deaths said Wednesday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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Tainted fentanyl blamed for 87 hospital deaths in Argentina
At least 87 people have died in Argentina after being administered bacteria-infected fentanyl in hospitals, a judge investigating the deaths said Wednesday.
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