A latest World Health Organisation (WHO) report has revealed that around 30-40 per cent medicines in Pakistan’s medical stores are fake. Reports said that almost all types of forged drugs are being sold all over Pakistan. The WHO report also ranks Pakistan on the 13th number among countries that produce fake medicines.

These fake medicines are recommended for ailments from flu to cancer. Pakistani public uses almost 77 per cent of their health budget on the purchase of medicines. Sale of these fake medicines is spreading multiple diseases in our country.

A large amount of these false medicines are being produced in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan. Research shows that either these fake medicines couldn’t improve health or they harmed patients.

The authorities concerned are requested to take action against this life threatening situation.

RAMSHA SHAKEELKarachi