“We are calling on the public to blow the whistle whenever they discover any form of illegal manufacturing or production of drugs within their vicinity. “Blow the whistle; most of these illegal productions of drugs are done in the night. “Counterfeit drugs pose a public health hazard, waste consumers’ income and reduce incentives to engage in research, development and innovation. She highlighted strategies being used by NAFDAC to eradicate drug counterfeiting to include sustained public enlightenment and collaboration with national and international agencies. Adeyeye appealed to stakeholders and other members of the public to join hands with NAFDAC in the fight against drug counterfeiting.

Source: The Guardian December 18, 2017 12:45 UTC