VOICED : Fake medicines put lives at risk

The video discusses the widespread issue of counterfeit drug trade in Cameroon, highlighting the dangers and fatalities associated with fake medicines. It explains the origins of these drugs, often from China and India, and their trafficking by international criminal gangs. The Cameroonian government is making efforts to combat this problem, but challenges remain due to the affordability of fake drugs for low-income consumers. Despite public warnings, many still purchase these drugs. Up to 30% of drugs in Cameroon are fake, necessitating significant efforts to ensure consumer safety.

What is one of the major risks associated with counterfeit drugs in Cameroon?

• They are more expensive than genuine drugs.

• They can be ineffective or even deadly.

• They are always imported from Europe.

• They are difficult to find in the market.

Where do many counterfeit drugs in Cameroon originate from?

• Australia

• Europe

• South America

• China and India

What is one method the Cameroonian authorities are using to combat counterfeit drugs?

• Banning all imports

• Increasing drug prices

• Seizing illegal drugs

• Subsidizing fake drugs

Why are counterfeit drugs often more appealing to consumers in Cameroon?

• They are more effective than real drugs.

• They are sold in official pharmacies.

• They are cheaper and prescriptions aren't reimbursed.

• They are endorsed by the government.

What percentage of drugs sold in Cameroon are estimated to be counterfeit?

• 40%

• 20%

• 10%

• 30%