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The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it will send leprosy drugs to Nigeria during the weekend after a year-long delay.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has explained the reason for the delay in approving ...

People affected by leprosy in Nigeria should be able to get hold of vital drugs to treat the disease for the first time in a year from this weekend, the World Health Organization has said.

Mrs Adeyeye explained that before any drug could be imported into Nigeria, it must undergo rigorous testing, laboratory checks, and compliance with regulatory requirements ...