Sierra Leone declares public health emergency over kush drug, amid fears of opioid-laced substances.

Sierra Leone declared a public health emergency over the synthetic drug kush, aiming to enforce criminal and health measures. Despite efforts, critics say programs are underfunded, and only 300 people, mostly men, have entered rehab. Women are left behind, facing higher risks of violence and discrimination. Nearly half of kush samples contain opioids up to 25 times stronger than fentanyl, complicating efforts to combat its spread.

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