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How fake medicines could be contributing to the deaths of over half a million Africans

Aug 08, 202428 min
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A United Nations report says fake or substandard medicines could be causing the deaths of around half a million people across Africa. This new study found, if people continue to be exposed to fake medicines, they could develop a resistance to genuine medication. How do you spot fakes?

Also why the concept of the family home needs a legal definition to protect the rights of women and children.

And the impact of illegal shark fishing in the Congo.

Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Frenny Jowi, Bella Hassan, Joseph Keen and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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