Countries should think about ways to make the necessary technological, legislative and financial adjustments as quickly as possible to guarantee the availability of quality assured essential drugs. |
In that context, Interpol is an essential element and has a significant role to play in the campaign against counterfeits and we hope it will be able to take the lead in this area. |
International police action against the factories and distribution networks should be as uncompromising as that applied to the pursuit of narcotic smuggling. |
People don't die from carrying a fake handbag or wearing a fake t-shirt. They can die from taking a counterfeit medicine. |