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What to know about 7-OH, MGPI, the synthetic kratom extracts known as 'gas station opioid'

Federal authorities and lawmakers are cracking down on synthetic concentrates of kratom, an herbal product sold legally over the counter in most states, as concerns rise over their risk to public health. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) signaled heightened concerns about kratom-derived extracts earlier this year when it announced plans to temporarily ban products containing…

What to know about 7-OH, MGPI, the synthetic kratom extracts known as 'gas station opioid'

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Health Ministry declares Yellow Fever outbreak in Upper West Region

The Ministry of Health, working through the Ghana Health Service and in partnership with the World Health Organisation, has declared a Yellow Fever outbreak in some affected districts in the Upper…

  • Ghana Health Ministry declares Yellow Fever outbreak in Upper West Region.
  • Three fatal cases with fever, jaundice, and bleeding confirmed.
  • Emergency response teams and vaccine campaign planned for October.

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