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Morphine

West Africa’s failed ‘war on drugs’
Article
/ 2 October 2018

West Africa’s failed ‘war on drugs’

It is clear that West Africa’s drug laws are doing more harm than good, writes former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo

By Comment Author
Death and dignity: How KZN strips cancer patients of their pride
Article
/ 26 March 2018

Death and dignity: How KZN strips cancer patients of their pride

Terminally ill patients in the province have little access to pain relief, or basic care. Here’s one man’s story.

By Joan Van Dyk and Bhekisisa Team
Millions are denied morphine that will free them from pain
Article
/ 4 May 2016

Millions are denied morphine that will free them from pain

Markets, attitudes and the war on drugs are the barriers that prevent patients having access to opioid-based pain medication.

By Fatia Kiyange
Senegal’s cancer patients: Abandoned in agony
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/ 1 November 2013

Senegal’s cancer patients: Abandoned in agony

Senegalese patients with advanced cancer have been suffering with severe pain due to morphine shortages. Human Rights Watch investigates why.

By Staff Reporter

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