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Nature 434, 134 (10 March 2005) | doi:10.1038/434134a; Published online 9 March 2005

Counterfeit pharmaceuticals:  In the line of fire

Peter Aldhous1

  1. Peter Aldhous is Nature's chief news & features editor.
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Dora Akunyili has spent the past four years facing down corruption and tackling Nigeria's rampant problems with fake drugs. This crusade has been phenomenally successful, but has placed Akunyili's life in danger. Peter Aldhous caught up with her on a recent trip to the United States.

How did you come to your job of regulating Nigeria's drug supply? I got sick, and was given £12,000 (US$23,000) by my employers for surgery in London.

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