The App

We have developed an app with our partner that has the potential to revolutionize the fight against fake drugs. The proliferation of fake drugs is a significant threat to public health, particularly in low-income countries, where access to healthcare is often limited. According to the World Health Organization, up to 30% of drugs in developing countries are counterfeit or substandard. This makes it challenging for people to access the care they need and puts their lives at risk.

To combat this problem, we have developed an app that allows people to check whether the drugs they have purchased are genuine. The app uses advanced technology that involves scanning the unique chemical composition of each drug, which cannot be copied or replicated.
This method ensures that only authentic drugs are detected, making it impossible for counterfeit drugs to be passed off as genuine. The app is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, and individuals can simply take a picture of the drug using their smartphone camera to use the app.

The app then analyzes the image and provides a real-time assessment of the drug's authenticity. In addition to detecting fake drugs, the app also provides information about the drug's composition, dosage, and expiration date, ensuring that individuals have all the information they need to make informed decisions about their health.
Moreover, the app has an educational component. It includes a game that helps children learn about different diseases and how to stay healthy. The game is designed to be fun and engaging, making it an excellent tool for health education.

The potential impact of this app cannot be overstated. Providing people with a tool to check their medication's authenticity will help reduce the number of people who fall victim to fake drugs. This will ultimately lead to better health outcomes for people in Sub-Saharan Africa and around the world.
The app's educational component will also help increase health and disease prevention awareness. By making health education fun and engaging, the app has the potential to reach a wide audience, including children, who are often overlooked in health education programs.

We are committed to ensuring that the app is widely available and accessible to people in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. In addition, we are working with local partners to promote the app and increase awareness of the importance of genuine medication.
In conclusion, PHS's app for detecting fake drugs is an innovative solution to a significant public health problem. By providing a tool for people to check the authenticity of their medication and an educational component to increase health awareness, the app can potentially improve health outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa and around the world.