Read your comments

This page has now closed. Thank you for your emails.

The comments published on this page reflect the balance of views we received.

Last night the BBC went a step ahead of great television Josh Haguma, Coventry

I was moved by Dr Akunyili's courage against all odds. I think that if the pharmaceutical companies that make these drugs sold them at cheaper prices to Third World countries, fake drugs would be less attractive to the local retailers.
O Folayan, Croydon

Having just recently visited Nigeria, I saw the adverts on television against fake drugs. I was very touched by the programme and, being a Nigerian, I am very proud of the effort Dora has put into fighting this big problem. The world should wake up and fight this growing problem together.
Becky, London

I am a Nigerian and would like to say a big thank you to the BBC and Dora. Although I live in London, I have family and friends in Nigeria. Please keep up the good work. I watched the programme and was moved to tears.
Wumi Amodu, London

I'm 15 years old, in Year 10. There are no words to describe the anger I felt through the duration of the programme. My views of some countries have now changed, my understanding has now risen, and my heart is with those who have suffered and are suffering.

This was an exceptional programme, even after all the documentaries and factual programmes I've seen; truly amazing. I didn't know about This World on BBC, but put it this way, you'll be hearing from me every Tuesday evening.
Moez Mitha, UK

I found this evening's programme, and Dr Akunyili in particular, truly inspirational Mark Mangla, London

Last night the BBC went a step ahead of great television with Bad Medicine.
Josh Haguma, Coventry

I was moved deeply by this programme, humbled by Dora's courage, disturbed by this practice, and alarmed that it has not been given a much higher profile. Clearly this should have been a matter for discussion at the recent G8 summit. The World Health Organisation must speak up!
Chris, Gloucestershire

I don't watch much TV but I'm glad I saw this programme. I think Dr Dora Akunyili deserves an international award for her work and dedication.
Ben Grabham, Kent

I am very proud of Dora and applaud her for her bravery in exposing the sale of counterfeit drugs. I think this programme should be aired again, maybe at the weekend when more people are able to tune in. I feel that the majority of the general public may not be aware of this and they need to be in order to safeguard their health.
Jacqueline Fagbohun, Essex

I believe that just by broadcasting the programme you have saved lives Temitope Awofeso, Bristol

I would just like to say that I found this evening's programme and Dr Akunyili in particular, truly inspirational. I was overwhelmed by Dora's bravery, courage and sheer audacity in the face of so much hostility and danger.

I feel incredibly humble and really wish I could do something to help or make some kind of a difference.
Mark Mangla, London

I am so amazed that there are people in this world who would go to such extremes to make money, even if it means putting people's health in danger.
Louisa, Bristol

I am a Nigerian and a trained pharmacist. I would like to thank the producer and the reporter of this programme very much. I deeply appreciate their courage and bravery. The entire programme team have done a wonderful job and believe that just by broadcasting the programme, you have saved lives.
Temitope Awofeso, Bristol

Dora's determination is highly commendable. The issue of counterfeit drugs needs to be brought to the world's attention. Everyone from the various governments to the drug manufacturers has a role to play in order to wipe out this scourge.
Jide Fijabi, High Wycombe

What an excellent informative documentary Annette Murphy, Liverpool

I am of the opinion that crimes of this magnitude should be upgraded to international ones. The consequences of these crimes are immeasurable. It is like shooting people without a gun.
Olu Eweoya, London

Bravo to Dora and BBC for an enlightening, yet sad, documentary. As we live in a global village, it is very important to realise early on that any crime which is a national issue soon becomes an international one.
Briggy, Reading

What an excellent informative documentary. How on earth can we fight terrorism when we can't even protect ourselves from bad drugs?
Annette Murphy, Liverpool

What a woman! I wish more people like her would stand up and be counted in the present Nigerian administration. How about Dora Akunyili for president? I for one would support that.
Bea Etemah, London

I was impressed with the good lady doctor's fight against all odds. This is one of the good stories out of Africa. Is it not time for the G8 to sit and discuss with African women and see how they can do things better?
Beresford C-Coker, London

It was a breath of fresh air to see the BBC airing something positive about Nigeria for a change Gbenga Amoo, London

It is the likes of Dr Dora Akunyili, the head of Nafdac, that make me feel proud to be a Nigerian. To all of us Nigerians living outside Nigeria we need to challenge ourselves to ask not what Nigeria is doing for us, but what we are we doing for Nigeria.
Yomi Oloko, London

I currently work in the pharmaceutical industry in the UK. I found your programme extremely informative and very interesting. It is hard to believe that we, as an industry, cannot entirely control the supply of drugs.
Rob, Derby

Thanks for this programme. It was a breath of fresh air to see the BBC airing something positive about Nigeria for a change. I salute the courage of Dr Akunyili. If you haven't been to Nigeria you can't begin to imagine the Herculean challenge she is facing.
Gbenga Amoo, London

I think Nafdac is doing a great job and they need all our support.
Salami Michael, Nigeria

You are to be applauded for the fantastic programme on counterfeit drugs Leonie Jacobs, London

Interesting programme that raised many key issues.
John Franklin, Gravesend

We are very proud of Dora and her war against fake drugs in Nigeria, and we are solidly behind her. This is a war that should be fought by all. All governments should join hands to fight it.
Salamatu, Edinburgh

You are to be applauded for the fantastic programme on counterfeit drugs. While I was appalled at the lack of concern by some institutions and saddened by the families who lost their beloved children, what also scares me is the thought of it happening here in the United Kingdom.
Leonie Jacobs, London

I was so shocked to see this programme as I had never heard of fake drugs. As a person living with HIV, I'm very concerned to think that some of the drugs that I could be taking could be fake. I thank God for Dora in Africa and hope the drug companies do the same to combat this problem.
Stephen, London

Surely governments and people of the world have to stop this dirty trade. I feel disturbed about the future of this planet when I see things like this. It still seems we have so much to learn. I feel ashamed of what so-called greedy humans do for money.
Jason Thompson, Bedford

Shouldn't they stop the selling of drugs/medicines everywhere except pharmacies?
Rory, Watford

E-mail this to a friend

Printable version