The World Patients Alliance (WPA), in collaboration with the Fight the Fakes Alliance, is pleased to announce a webinar on “Strengthening Collaboration and Innovation to Combat Substandard and Falsified Medicines in Africa.” The event will be held on 22 October 2025 at 08:00 AM EST.

This webinar will bring together key stakeholders from across the region and beyond to address one of the most pressing threats to patient safety substandard and falsified medicines. Participants will explore the scale of the challenge, examine innovative solutions, and highlight opportunities for stronger cooperation at both regional and global levels.

The program will feature insightful keynote presentations, engaging panel discussions, and an interactive Q&A session. Together, these exchanges will provide practical insights into safeguarding the quality of medicines, protecting public health, and strengthening trust in healthcare systems across Africa.

Objectives

• Raise awareness about the risks and prevalence of substandard and falsified medicines in Africa.
• Share knowledge, experiences, and best practices from different stakeholders.
• Highlight the role of regulators, pharmacists, patients, and civil society in addressing the problem.
• Identify challenges, gaps, and actionable strategies to strengthen regional and global collaboration.