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Ozempic faces Sh258 billion lawsuit amid weight-loss craze

Ozempic faces Sh258 billion lawsuit amid weight-loss craze
Ozempic faces Sh258 billion lawsuit amid weight-loss craze (Photo: iStock)

Ozempic, once hailed as a groundbreaking treatment for type 2 diabetes, has now become the focus of global attention for an entirely different reason: its role in the weight-loss craze sweeping social media.

Celebrities and influencers have fuelled its popularity as the latest quick-fix for shedding pounds, sparking viral before-and-after transformations across platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

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