Substandard and Fake Antimalarials: Undermining Health Security in the Greater Mekong Subregion
05 December 2016
Manila
PhilippinesEver bought fake medicine before? Fake drugs, especially for malaria, abound in the Greater Mekong Subregion and puts public health at risk.
Douglas Ball presented on the global problem of substandard or falsified medicines and how they undermine health systems and progress in health policies. Specificically, he focused on substandard and falsified antimalarial medicines in the Greater Mekong Subregion and how ADB is working to address the issue to strengthen regional health security. The lecture is part of the weekly "Health Talks" series organized by ADB's in-house Health Sector Group.
Program and Learning Materials:
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2016 | Health Talks |
Substandard and Fake Medicines: Undermining Health Security in the Greater Mekong Subregion How do you know that the medicine you bought is not fake? Purchase with caution, especially if you arefrom the Greater Mekong Subregion. Douglas Ball... |
Douglas Ball |