This system serves as a rapid alert mechanism for WHO, Member States, and partner organizations for combating counterfeit medicines in the Western Pacific Region. When counterfeit medicines are detected in the Region and reported through the Rapid Alert System, relevant authorities are alerted immediately and time-sensitive actions are taken.

Effective measures for combating counterfeit medicines require appropriate detection, rapid alert mechanism and exchange of information, appropriate follow-up action by relevant authorities and ind ...(more)