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QUAMED supports, develops and promotes quality assurance systems in accordance with WHO international standards for health professionals in LMICS.
Our servicesWHO Medical Alert: Contaminated Oral Medicines Ident...
The World Health Organization has issued a warning after detecting Diethylene Glycol (DEG) contamination in three oral liquid medicines, COLDRIF, Respifresh TR, and ReLife, linked to child fatalities in India. These products, commonly used for cold, flu, and cough relief, are toxic and potentially fatal, especially for children. While no exports have been reported, WHO urges all ...
Read MoreThe Global Challenge of Poor-Quality Medicines in LMICs
A recent chapter titled “The Current Situation of Medicines Quality in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: New Challenges to be Addressed” (IntechOpen, 2025) sheds light on a growing global health concern: 10.5% of medicines worldwide are of poor quality, with the greatest impact seen in low- and middle-income countries. Harsh climates, weak regulatory systems, and fragmented supply ...
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