Proposal for Tougher Penalties Against Counterfeit Medicines in Tanzania
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TLDR
- Queen Sendiga, the Manyara Regional Commissioner, has called for tougher penalties against counterfeit medicine importers and distributors.
- She stated that the illegal trade of counterfeit, substandard, and unregistered medicines poses a serious threat to public health.
- Sendiga urged the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) to enhance enforcement against those involved in this illegal trade.
- The call for tougher penalties was made during a two-day working session with TMDA officials and journalists on August 20, 2026.
- Sendiga emphasized the importance of accurate information for citizens to make informed decisions about medicines and medical devices.