Substandard and expired pharmaceuticals proliferate in Uganda’s border areas, endangering lives through ineffective treatments and toxicities. Weak regulation and porous borders facilitate smuggling, with vendors prioritizing cheap imports. Health experts decry the crisis, urging stricter enforcement and public education. Recent raids seized consignments, but supply chains persist. This threatens progress in disease control, demanding international collaboration. Vigilance from consumers and authorities is crucial to safeguard public health. Review powered by GrokAI
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