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Saturday 12 January 2013 Nigeria , World

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Asha Tanna
Asha Tanna Science Reporter

Aid agencies 'helpless' to treat lead-poisoned children

Aid agencies urge the Nigerian government to immediately release funds to tackle the world's worst known lead poisoning outbreak which has left 400 children dead and thousands more disabled.

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