Falsified and substandard medicines don’t just put patients’ lives at risk. They undermine trust in healthcare systems and medicine itself, as well as hampering the progress countries have made toward universal health coverage.

With more than 20 members representing health care professionals, manufacturers, wholesalers, researchers, and patients, the Fight the Fakes Alliance is uniquely positioned to help prevent falsified and substandard medicines from endangering lives and well-being.

The Alliance engages a broad network of partners to keep the issue of substandard and falsified medical products prominent on regional and global health agendas. Member organizations have contributed by delivering statements at the World Health Assembly and the WHO Executive Board, reinforcing their commitment to tackling this critical public health threat.

Today, the Fight the Fakes Alliance is expanding its advocacy and awareness-raising based on dedicated events and social media campaigns, including an annual Fight the Fakes week every December.

Our website creates, gathers, and shares resources that include videos, infographics, studies, and toolkits. These are available in languages such as French, Spanish, Portuguese, Swahili, and Japanese.

In this way, we shine a light on falsified and substandard medicines, share information with stakeholders and the media, and promote powerful initiatives.