The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory on the safe use of paediatric cough syrups. The move aims to address concerns about improper use of these medicines in children. The advisory notes that most coughs in children are mild and go away on their own. All healthcare facilities are instructed to use cough syrups made under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) with quality ingredients. State and Union Territory Health Departments must share this advisory with hospitals, health centres, and private clinics to ensure safe use.