Monash QoM Initiative: Enhancing Access to Safe Medicines in LMICs

Exciting News! Monash Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS) has launched The Monash Quality of Medicines (QoM) Initiative, aimed at improving access to safe and effective medicines in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). With the support of The Ripple Foundation, this initiative will address health inequity by tackling poor-quality and falsified medicines. By leveraging Monash’s expertise and … Read more

Expert addition to QUAMED’s regulatory support project in Senegal!

QUAMED has the pleasure to announce that we have contracted Mr. El Hadji Ndiaye to reinforce our regulatory support project in Senegal. Mr. Ndiaye is an expert in international development issues enriched by professionalism in business administration. He holds a master’s degree in teaching from UCAD, as well as a bachelor’s and master’s degree in … Read more

MSI Hiring for Medicines Quality Roles

MSI, a global organization dedicated to improving access to high-quality medicines, is currently hiring for two important roles in its medicines quality team: Product Quality Specialist: The ideal candidate is a pharmacist with knowledge of international quality standards, and is based in or near India or Bangladesh, or in proximity to the Asia PIC/S countries. … Read more

LSTMed Launches Online Diploma in Pharmaceutical Systems

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has launched an online professional diploma programme in pharmaceutical systems. Collaborative, convenient, and high-quality education with interactive tools covering three modules: pharmaceutical systems and access, the pharmaceutical supply cycle, and pharmaceutical systems strengthening. Receive a professional diploma and study from anywhere with support from user-friendly technologies. Don’t miss out, apply … Read more

Webinar on Good Warehousing Practices for Health Supplies in Emergency Settings with JSI Experts.

Join JSI for a technical discussion on good warehousing and handling practices for pharmaceuticals and health supplies in emergency settings. This webinar is organized by the Humanitarian Commodities Logistics Community of Practice with financial support from USAID-BHA. Our expert speakers, Isaiah Nyamosi and Omar M. Ali, will share their experiences in managing health commodity supply … Read more

WHO Issues Medical Product Alert Regarding Substandard Syrup Medicine

Attention to all. WHO has issued a Medical Product Alert N°4/2023 regarding substandard (contaminated) syrup medicines CRM:0557513. Please check out the WHO website in all 6 UN languages for more information and forward this to relevant end-users, National Regulatory Authorities, procurers, and any other relevant colleagues and organizations. WHO urges increased scrutiny of these products. … Read more

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Webinar: Resilience in Action for Malaria Elimination with Integrated Approach

Don’t miss out! Join the conversation on Resilience in Action and the fight against malaria. Learn why an integrated approach is essential and get recommendations from experts in the field. Featuring Dr. Perpetua Uhomoibhi, Dr. Corine Ngufor, and Mrs. Ogechi Ochi Okorie. Moderated by Prof. Olugbenga Mokuolu. RSVP for the webinar event on April 27th … Read more

Expert Discussion: Protecting Health Supplies in Humanitarian Response

Join the upcoming technical discussion on the role of supply chain managers in protecting the quality of health supplies in every phase of humanitarian response. The HCL Community Education Series, organized by the Humanitarian Commodities Logistics Community of Practice, will feature speakers Johnnie Amenyah, Senior Technical Advisor at JSI, and Hassan Nasser, Senior Pharmacist at … Read more

Health Alert: Falsified DEFITELIO Batch Lacks Active Ingredients

WHO warns of falsified DEFITELIO batch containing NO active ingredients. This could lead to ineffective treatment and serious health risks, including life-threatening situations. Please see the attached alert and do not hesitate to share it with anybody potentially interested/concerned.

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In memory of the late Dr William Wekwete

It is with great sadness that we were informed of the passing of Dr William Wekwete. He was a member of the QUAMED Technical Committee. Our thoughts are with his wife and son.