Imagine taking medicine to treat an illness, only to find out that it is substandard or falsified. For millions of people across Africa, this is a patient safety concern that cannot be ignored. Unsafe medical products can compromise treatment, contribute to drug resistance, place additional pressure on health systems and, in the most serious cases, cost lives.

We discussed the scale of the problem, its impact on patient safety and health service delivery, and what this new partnership means for building a stronger, more coordinated response across the continent with Dr. Lenias Hwenda, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Medicines for Africa.

Imagine taking medicine to treat an illness, only to find out that it is substandard or falsified. For millions of people across Africa, this is a patient safety concern that cannot be ignored. Unsafe medical products can compromise treatment, contribute to drug resistance, place additional pressure on health systems and, in the most serious cases, cost lives.
We discussed the scale of the problem, its impact on patient safety and health service delivery, and what this new partnership means for building a stronger, more coordinated response across the continent with&nbsp;Dr. Lenias Hwenda, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Medicines for Africa.

The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.

The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.

With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today’s conversations.

It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.

At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.

The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.
The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond&nbsp;to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.
With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today&rsquo;s conversations.
It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.
At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.