Islamabad:

The federal and provincial governments agree to launch a massive, nationwide crash against forged and substandard medicine, starting from May 19.

During the crash, extensive inspections and enforcement measures will be carried out with full coordination between the federation, provinces, customs, FIA and other relevant agencies.

Pharmaceutical factories and distribution networks will also be subject to strict monitoring, while market surveillance and surprise attacks will be carried out based on confidential complaints.

This was decided at a high -level meeting with provincial health ministers held under the presidency of Federal Minister of Health Mustafa Kamal.

According to the Ministry of Health’s spokesman, the meeting underwent continuous efforts to eliminate low -quality false drugs and made a number of important decisions. Federal and provincial governments jointly confirmed their commitment to public welfare and collective action.

“This is not just a task force, it’s a national responsibility,” Kamal said.