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Nigeria bans codeine cough syrups over addiction fears
Nigeria has banned cough syrups containing the painkiller codeine because of concern about misuse and addiction, the government said.
Duterte painkiller use draws concern in Philippines
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's admission that he used a powerful painkiller has prompted concern about his health, with lawmakers urging him on Dec. 18 to undergo a medical examination and disclose the results.