The federal and provincial governments have agreed to launch a massive, nationwide crackdown against counterfeit and substandard medicine, starting from May 19.
During the crackdown, extensive inspections and enforcement actions will be conducted with full coordination between the federation, provinces, Customs, the FIA, and other relevant agencies.
Pharmaceutical factories and distribution networks will also be subject to strict monitoring, while market surveillance and surprise raids will be conducted based on confidential complaints.
This was decided in a high-level meeting of provincial health ministers held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal.
According to the Ministry of Health spokesperson, the meeting reviewed ongoing efforts to eliminate fake and low-quality medicines and took a series of important decisions. Federal and provincial governments jointly reaffirmed their commitment to public welfare and collective action.
"This is not just a task force, it is a national responsibility," said Kamal.
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