SIMBLE Stakeholders Meeting on Local Biomedical Manufacturing in Benin

On Thursday, I participated in the SIMBLE stakeholders meeting on “LOCAL MANUFACTURING OF BIOMEDICAL PRODUCTS FOR CLINICAL BACTERIOLOGY IN RESOURCE-LIMITED SETTINGS” in Benin. Thanks to #liselottehardy, #barbarabarbé and #dissouaffolabi for the interesting content, the inspiring discussions and the great organisation. Following the meeting, I met with #ovidegouton and #EricAhognignon to discuss the costs involved in ...

Quamed Renews BSI Certification: A Continued Mark of Trust

We are proud to share that Quamed has officially renewed its BSI Certification ISO9001 with an expanded scope.  It is a true mark of trust and quality recognised worldwide. This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, transparency, and the highest standards in everything we do. Earning this certification isn’t just about a logo on our ...

WHO Medical Product Alert

Substandard (contaminated) FENTANILO HLB (fentanyl citrate) has been detected in Argentina, linked to fatal bacterial infections. Multiple lots are affected and subject to recall after contamination with Klebsiella pneumoniae and Ralstonia pickettii. These injectable opioids pose severe, life-threatening risks, especially to vulnerable surgical and critically ill patients. WHO urges vigilance, recalls, and reporting of any ...

WHO Toolkit Launch: Fighting Fake & Substandard Medicines

Dear Friends, With apologies for any double-posting, we would like to share the WHO invite for the launch of the WHO training toolkit on substandard and falsified (SF) medical products: Note that the webinar will be only in English. With warmest greetings, Raffaella & Belen

One in Three Antidiabetic Medicines in Africa Found Substandard

A recent multinational study published in eClinicalMedicine has raised serious concerns about the quality of antidiabetic medicines in sub-Saharan Africa. Conducted across 13 countries between 2020 and 2023, the DIABDAF study analysed nearly 5,000 samples of oral drugs and insulin, with detailed testing on 1,673. Alarmingly, almost one in three medicines (32.8%) were found to be ...

Job Alert – Technical Deputy Director (Remote)

QUAMED is looking for a Technical Deputy Director to lead and ensure technical excellence across our assessments, training, technical assistance, and quality assurance activities. This senior role involves managing technical staff, representing QUAMED with international partners, and driving innovation in pharmaceutical quality assurance. Requirements: Location: Remote Apply here: https://quamed.bamboohr.com/careers/28

ACOREP Staff Embrace Quamed Learning

On Thursday, I participated in a meeting organised by VillageReach and ACOREP. The meeting was opened by Dr. Christian Ntumba, DG of ACOREP, and attended by more than 30 ACOREP staff members who are based all over the DRC. The objective of the meeting was to introduce Quamed Learning and the available courses. The ACOREP ...

Join the List: QCP Audits Ongoing in Kenya

QCP: Several of our colleagues are in Kenya conducting audits, including QCP certification audits. As a reminder, below is the list of suppliers who have received QCP certificates. If your favourite suppliers are not listed, please encourage them to contact us or, better still, ask them to fill out an application. We will be happy ...

Boosting Quality: GLP & QC Training in Nigeria

We’re proud to announce the successful conclusion of the “Comprehensive Training on Quality Control Systems and Good Laboratory Practices”, jointly organised by Quamed, Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Foundation (PSNF). Over 45 participants from across Nigeria joined a dynamic 5-day training (delivered both on-site and online), covering key topics such as: The sessions were highly ...

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