The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against counterfeit COVID-19 vaccines and urged people to stick to government-run vaccination programs.
WHO made this known on Friday, March 26th, saying it was concerned about the potential criminal exploitation of the huge unmet global demand for COVID-19 vaccines.
According to WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, several ministries of health, national regulatory authorities, and public procurement organizations across the world had received suspicious offers to supply COVID-19 vaccines.
Tedros added that WHO is aware of vaccines being diverted and reintroduced into the supply chain, with no guarantee that the cold chain has been maintained.
Counterfeit vaccines have been sold on the internet, primarily on the dark web. There have also been reports of criminal groups reusing empty vaccine vials. He stated.
Tedros however encouraged everyone not to buy vaccines from other sources apart from government-run vaccination programs, and to report any suspicious sale of vaccines to the national authorities.
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