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‘Counterfeiting has dropped from an estimated 30% of the Nigerian pharma sector to less than 10% today,’ says social entrepreneur Selorm Branttie. (Nana Kofi Acquah, mPedigree)
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Fight the fakes: how to beat the $200bn medicine counterfeiters

Armed with blockchain and AI, health workers and campaigners are battling the bogus business that kills thousands.

  • Bhekisisa Team
  • Helen Lock
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This market in Abidjan has a special section for pharmaceuticals.
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Fighting the spread of fake drugs in Africa

The battle to eliminate fake pharmaceutical products is being stepped up

  • Sella Oneko
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