Excessive bleeding is the major cause of maternal deaths. In Ghana, the drug Ergometrine is widely used to stem bleeding during and after labour. In a recent report by Ghana Food and Drugs Authority and the Promoting the Quality of Medicines programme (PQM) however, 82.73% of the samples examined did Read more…
Counterfeit medicines are a serious threat to the health of individuals. The harm for individuals can be generated either by excessive activity of the principal active ingredient, by an insufficient dosage of active ingredient or by the toxicity of ingredients that should not be present in the medicine. Patients may Read more…
IRACM – Geographic Observatory : if you want to have a view on the spread of fake medicines, have a look at IRACM Seizures Map. IRACM-Observatoire Géographique : si vous voulez connaitre l’ampleur du phénomène des faux médicaments regardez la Carte de Saisie de l’IRACM ici.
In sub-Saharan Africa, it is common to observe that less reputable traders and their fake goods are infiltrating the markets and gaining access to legal supply chains through tempting discounts. Hunting for these bargains is common procedure for consumers in Cameroon. It is a matter of survival for families with Read more…
While counterfeit items such as fake movies, computer software, bags, and clothes sabotage the economy, counterfeit medicines do much more than that. Counterfeit medicines defraud patients. They also deny patients the therapies they need to help them get well. They increase the chances of developing complications and could worsen the Read more…
To download this press release from Fight the Fakes click here. Embargoed until 26 November 2013 (7:00 CET) Ten global health organizations united in a worldwide campaign to protect patients from fake medicines Fake medicines put patients and the general public at risk. Patients believe they are receiving genuine treatment, but Read more…