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International Medical Products Anti- Counterfeiting Taskforce LESOTHO. Map of Lesotho. Map of Lesotho. Definition of counterfeit medical product. Lack of legal framework Multi-faceted approach. Examples of such a product. Legislation. Medicine bill Secure supply chain
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International MedicalProducts Anti-Counterfeiting Taskforce LESOTHO
Definition of counterfeit medical product • Lack of legal framework • Multi-faceted approach
Legislation • Medicine bill • Secure supply chain • Authorised operators
National coordination • Operation Fiela (sweep), 15th – 19th June 2009 • 56 premises raided • Various brands seized (Zam-buk ointment) • Police, Pharmaceutical department, Customs, Trade & Law office • A need to formalize National body
Our proposals for action • Formulation of National Task Force on IPR • Lobbying the legislature for enactment of the medice bill and counterfeit bill • Capacity building for Law Enforcement Agencies