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A Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Patients a ‘Miracle Drug’ in Generic Form

A Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Patients a ‘Miracle Drug’ in Generic Form
NYT World Monday 22 June 2026, 09:01 UTC By Stephanie Nolen 1 min read
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Josua Lottering traveled with his mother from South Africa to Bangladesh to buy a life-changing drug for cystic fibrosis.

Josua Lottering traveled with his mother from South Africa to Bangladesh to buy a life-changing drug for cystic fibrosis.
a ‘Miracle Drug’ (ORG) South Africa (LOCATION) Bangladesh (LOCATION)
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