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It is undeniable that fake medicines are a growing threat to public health. This February, customs in Le Havre seized 2.4 million doses of counterfeit medicines disguised as tea. In 2012 Swiss companies were implicated in the distribution of counterfeit versions of the cancer drug Avastin. The struggle to prevent counterfeit medicines from infiltrating some of the most secure drug supply chains in the world makes clear the gravity of this challenge for regulatory authorities. Read more…

Today, on World Malaria Day, the Fight the Fakes campaign commends the global health community for progress made in the control and elimination of malaria with a ringing Thunderclap! To join in our efforts to raise awareness of this issue, please support our World Malaria Day Thunderclap message: “Huge progress has been made in combating malaria. Let’s keep fake medicines from undermining these efforts!” You still have time to lend your voice to the campaign—the Thunderclap goes out Read more…