Sale of Fake Medicines: What Risks for Public Health?

On September 25, during World Pharmacists Day, Okapi Service focused on the issue of fake medicines, which pose significant health risks. Hervé Kweyi Bila, president of the Provincial Council of the Order of Pharmacists of Kinshasa, discussed the dangers of these products, how to identify them, and where to buy medicines safely. The sale of counterfeit drugs remains a serious threat to public health, especially in areas with weak regulation.