Health News of Saturday, 16 March 2019Source: Graphic.com.gh‘Don’t patronise counterfeit phones, they pose health risks’File photo: A phone burnt as a result of technical issuesMobile phone users must be wary of fake or counterfeit phones because of the health risks and quality of service challenges they pose, the Chamber of Telecommunications Ghana has cautioned. The fake phones were also responsible for the delivery of poor quality service. In 2016, Tanzania disconnected more than 630,000 fake mobile phones, joining Cameroon, South Africa and Nigeria in efforts to boost security and health measures. According to experts, counterfeit phones did not have authentic International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers that were crucial for identifying and tracking mobile phones, making it easier for criminals such as militants and terrorists to escape detection. “We entreat the general public to report any persons who are trading in pre-registered SIM cards to the police and mobile network operators.

Source: GhanaWeb March 16, 2019 12:00 UTC