Exciting news from the Global Pharma Health Fund! They’ve released a new low-cost Minilab test that detects toxic antifreeze agents like diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol in children’s cough syrups. This portable tool, especially crucial for regions lacking advanced labs, now includes protocols to safeguard against these harmful contaminants. Available for free in multiple languages, ...
Do you want to become a GSDP Auditor and help importers, wholesalers, and national supply agencies ensure product quality? QUAMED Learning presents the first-ever eLearning course for pharmaceutical professionals that focuses on developing skills needed by a GSDP auditor. The course is funded by the Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs of USAID and is ‘FREE’ for ...
Exciting opportunity! QUAMED, in partnership with Relief International, is looking for experienced GSDP/MQAS experts to help local importers and distributors in Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, and Myanmar achieve WHO compliance. 18-month consultancies will include both on-site and remote work. Interested? Find more info on how to apply here: https://quamed.org/call-for-gsdp-mqas-experts/. Apply now or share with your network!
Dear Friends, On 18th September 2024 there will be a Webinar organized by the Southern African Development Community (SADC): Substandard and Falsified health products: Situational Analysis and collaborations. This seems of high interest for all those interested in SF health products, whether from a regulatory, research or supply perspective. The event details are as follows: Topic: Substandard ...
The following message is courtesy of Dr Raffaella Ravinetto, Public Health Department, Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Belgium. Ref: Ouoba K, Dori D, Semdé R. Dengue epidemic in Burkina Faso: concerns about the informal use of traditional herbal remedies. Pan Afr Med J. 2024 Feb 19;47:71. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2024.47.71.42323. PMID: 38708140; PMCID: PMC11068463. Dear Friends, We ...
The East African Community (EAC) has long faced challenges ensuring access to affordable, quality medicines. Since 2005, EAC Partner States have been working on an inter-country pooled procurement mechanism to address these issues, but progress has been slow. This study explores the evolution of this mechanism, highlighting two key stages: the initial promise stage, marked ...
QUAMED is carrying out an exciting project with Relief International to develop the capacity of local importers/distributors to achieve WHO GSDP or MQAS compliance in four countries: Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria and Myanmar. We are looking for independent and experienced GSDP/MQAS experts to support the companies over 18 months, working both on-site and remote. Below is ...
Last week’s QUAMED webinar introduced QUAMED Learning (QL), a free-access online medical product quality assurance platform supported by USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs. The session, led by Ed Vreeke (Executive Director at QUAMED), Jason Bower (QA Expert with QUAMED), Sanjay S. (CEO of Bee Skilled), Dr. Dr George Mugi (GSDP Expert), and Colin Shamhuyarira (Chief of Party, ...
A reminder of the inaugural webinar organized by QUAMED Learning, the premier platform for pharmaceutical quality assurance. This event is a great opportunity to connect with professionals globally and explore how you can further your expertise in Medical Product Quality Assurance. Webinar Details: Date: August 22, 2024 Time: 01:00 PM to 2 PM (GMT+2:00) Topic: Introduction to QUAMED Learning ...
We’re thrilled to announce the issuance of QUAMED’s first QCP GMP certificate! Congratulations to Avenza Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Limited in Gujarat, India, for meeting the standards of Good Manufacturing Practices outlined by the World Health Organization. This certification is a significant milestone in our commitment to ensuring the highest quality in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Here’s to many ...
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