Unverified herbal remedies promoted on social media are contributing to increased health risks and delays in treatment in Nigeria. Health officials have expressed concerns about the proliferation of these remedies, which lack scientific validation and may lead to adverse health outcomes for users.
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Unverified Herbal Remedies on Social Media Raise Health Risks in Nigeria
In Nigeria, the promotion of unverified herbal remedies on social media is raising health risks and causing delays in medical treatment. Health officials are warning about the potential dangers associated with these remedies, which are not scientifically validated.
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How Nigeria’s ‘algorithmic apothecary’ fuels a surge in risky herbal cures
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Unverified Herbal Remedies on Social Media Raise Health Risks in Nigeria