Across Africa, experts estimate that more than 30% of
malaria and tuberculosis medicines are fake. So over
700,000 people die every year (20)---- taking those
counterfeit drugs. It is a menace that (21)---- urgently,
and it is why an initiative by a Ghana-based network is
indispensible (22)---- the health of millions of Africans.
But do not mention it to the Ghana Food & Drugs Board.
They are (23)---- not interested. They did not even
bother to answer why they are not involved in the new
anti-counterfeit campaign, (24)---- this network has
committed itself to tackling the issue of fake medicines
by empowering consumers to get involved in
authenticating pharmaceutical products before use.