00:00 Niger's main supply route, the border with Benin, remains shut.
00:07 Entire shipments of medicines have failed to make their way into Niger and have either
00:12 expired or been sent to other countries in the region.
00:16 Meanwhile, in Niamey's pharmacies, there are more and more shortages.
00:22 I came to find very specific medicine.
00:26 This is the third pharmacy I've tried, and I still can't find them.
00:30 I'll try another one after this.
00:33 If these difficulties persist, we'll soon be in a situation where no pharmacy can handle
00:42 it, and the people will suffer.
00:45 Some people rely heavily on the medication they take, like those with high blood pressure
00:50 or diabetes.
00:54 According to the Nigerian Pharmacists' Union, 30% of vital medicines are currently out of
01:00 stock in the country, and none of them are produced locally.
01:04 Some turn to traditional medicine, but outside of Niger's accredited establishments, there's
01:09 a great risk of coming across fake medications.
01:15 Customers are in search of medication for fever, ulcers, typhoid-related issues or even
01:21 diabetes.
01:23 These are their top priorities.
01:25 Fake medicine circulates everywhere, right in front of the authorities.
01:29 People consume them, and some fall ill, others even die.
01:33 It's because this sector has no regulations.
01:36 Authorities need to control the sale of traditional medicine.
01:43 Fake medicines, whether traditional or industrial, pose one of the greatest threats to public
01:48 health in Niger, especially amid the current crisis.
01:51 (laughing)
