Consumers continued to buy for everyday needs, the staples, such as food, drugs, health and beauty aids.

There are some real needs of our citizens and it's not always alcohol and drugs, it's basic necessities. If we stop this, we are putting them in a very precarious situation.

Through this project, ADB and our partners can quickly respond to any emerging situation for emergency needs such as drugs and equipment.

Antibiotics are truly miracle drugs that have saved countless millions of lives. But antibiotic resistance is a critical public health issue that is eroding the effectiveness of antibiotics and may affect the health of each and every one of us.

We're building a whole public health strategy based on these drugs, extrapolating a huge amount from a few small studies. How could you say they are efficacious? We don't know. Given that governments are spending millions, it's unconscionable that companies aren't giving more answers.

High-quality food is better for your health.