Indian Pharma Fuels Africa's 'Zombie Drug' and Opioid Crisis
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: May 19, 2026, 22:01 IST | Updated: May 19, 2026, 22:01 IST
A growing flow of the Tapentadol drug is flooding West Africa, despite India's pledge to crack down on exports. As use spreads primarily among young people and criminal networks, authorities warn the trade is fueling an opioid crisis.
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