1. Group A: Angola – Mozambique – RdC –Mauritius - Kenya G roup B: Namibia – Seychelles - South Africa - Uganda Group C: Botswana - Lesotho – Swaziland -Tanzania Group D: Nigeria – South Africa – Zambia – ZBWE

2. Aim Goal of each group : develop three to four recommendations for a regional approach on combating counterfeit medical products

3. Considerations before starting.. Before all, please consider the following angles for discussion within your group: - Legislative principles - Technology / Lab/ Forensic examination - Raising awareness/ communication - Enforcement capacity - Regulatory implementation -Exchange of information / diffusion of alerts -National and international cooperation

4. Proposed questions to help your discussion: What are the major barriers to combat counterfeit medicines in your country and in the region? What is needed for efficient cooperation amongst the agencies within your country? What is the role of the private sector? How do you see the role of IMPACT in your national and regional efforts?

5. How would you build bridges between forensic, health and enforcement? What are your country and regional needs for analytical tool or kits for rapid testing of suspected products? Is internet a challenge for your region?