The Impact of Foreign Pharmaceuticals in Africa

In this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, we examine the double-edged role of foreign pharmaceutical products across the continent. While these medicines save lives, their dominance in African markets raises critical questions about dependency, affordability, and self-sufficiency. From the high costs of imported drugs to the dumping of expired or substandard medications, we expose how Africa’s healthcare systems remain at the mercy of multinational corporations.