Third of malaria drugs 'are fake'
By Michelle Roberts
A third of malaria drugs used around the world to stem the spread of the disease are counterfeit, data suggests.
Researchers who looked at 1,500 samples of seven malaria drugs from seven countries in South East Asia say poor-quality and fake tablets are causing drug resistance and treatment failure.
Data from 21 countries in sub-Saharan Africa including over 2,500 drug samples showed similar results.
Experts say the research is a "wake-up call".
Kinachosikitisha ni kuwa huku kwetu Africa ndio sehemu ya majaribio ya kila kitu. Basi tutapewa hizi fake drugs mpaka TUKOMEE! I'm just hoping viongozi wetu wawe makini kwenye hili.
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