Raffaella Literature’s Update

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 ...

Advancing Regional Medicine Access

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 ...

CALL FOR GSDP/MQAS EXPERTS

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 ...

QUAMED Learning Webinar

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, ...

QUAMED Learning Webinar

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 ...

QUAMED First QCP GMP Certificate: Avenza Pharmaceuticals Pvt

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 ...

Raffaella’s Literature Update

This message is courtesy of Dr Raffaella Ravinetto, Public Health Department, Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Belgium. Ref. Biset Asrade Mekonnen, Muluabay Getie Yizengaw & Minichil Chanie Worku (2024) Prevalence of substandard, falsified, unlicensed and unregistered medicine and its associated factors in Africa: a systematic review, Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, 17:1, 2375267, DOI: ...

Know Quamed Learning

QUAMED Learning is the premier learning platform on pharmaceutical quality assurance. The platform is developed with support from the USAID – Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance and hosts self-paced eLearning courses, a helpdesk with resources and a global community of professionals. Join this webinar on 22nd August organized by QUAMED to provide information on how you can improve your ...

QCP: Deltafarma Ecza Deposu QCP GSDP Certified

We are happy to announce that the Quamed Independent Decision Committee (IDC) has decided to issue a QCP GSDP certificate to Deltafarma Ecza Deposu (Adana). Deltafarma is the third pharmaceutical wholesaler issued a QCP GSDP certificate. The first 2 certificates have gone to Salama (Madagascar) and BdAM (Ukraine). We encourage all our members and partners ...

Welcoming Our New Members

We are happy to announce that from the 2024 Quamed General Assembly we accepted the following organisations and individuals as members. We thank these organizations and individuals for their willingness to join our association. This brings our membership to 68 associative members (38 organizations and 30 individuals) and 8 adherent members (organizations). A growing membership reinforces ...

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