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Synthetic drugs from India fuelling West Africa's opioid epidemic

14 May 2026, 14:48 GMT By editorial@africanews.com
Synthetic drugs from India fuelling West Africa's opioid epidemic
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With opioids heavily regulated in many wealthier countries, Indian pharmaceutical manufacturers are pushing hard into Africa and fuelling a growing epidemic.