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More than a year and a half since AVENZA was awarded the QUAMED GMP QCP certificate on 10 July 2024, acknowledging a clear and ongoing dedication to quality and reliability. A reminder that quality is built through long-term commitment and daily practice.

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February 9, 2026 at 5:39 PM
We’re delighted to welcome International Medical Corps to the QUAMED network as a Member Organisation. Their long-standing commitment to strengthening health systems and ensuring access to quality healthcare aligns closely with...

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February 6, 2026 at 7:50 AM
We’re proud to see the QUAMED Database continue to grow, now with IMC and Malteser International among our subscribers.

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Trusted by Humanitarian Health Leaders Worldwide - Quamed
We’re proud to see the QUAMED Database continue to grow, now with IMC and Malteser International among our subscribers. The Database brings together all information collected during QUAMED audits, fro...
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February 5, 2026 at 6:29 PM
The following message is courtesy of Dr Raffaella Ravinetto, Public Health Department, Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Belgium.

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Raffaella's Literature Update - Quamed
The following message is courtesy of Dr Raffaella Ravinetto, Public Health Department, Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Belgium. Dear Friends, I am happy to forward this message from Elizabeth ...
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February 5, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Millions still lack access to life-saving medicines, not because science failed, but because patents, prices, and politics get in the way. This deep dive unpacks how countries have used (and sometimes avoided) TRIPS flexibilities over the past 25 years...

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TRIPS flexibilities help change policy and practice to increase access to medicines: evidence from 2001 to 2024
Introduction Millions of people lack access to safe and effective pharmaceuticals because they are unaffordable or unavailable, particularly in ‘developing’ and ‘least-developed’ countries (DCs, LDCs)...
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January 29, 2026 at 5:46 PM
The EU Parliament has approved the Critical Medicines Act to secure Europe’s medicine supply, a major step with global implications.

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EU Parliament Backs Critical Medicines Act, Sparking Supply Concerns In Africa - Health Policy Watch
The European Parliament backed the EU's Critical Medicines Act (CMA) on Tuesday in a decisive move to secure Europe’s pharmaceutical supply chains from geopolitical shocks.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:04 PM
In Damascus this week with colleagues from the European Union and the Syrian Ministry of Health, visiting the national quality control laboratory.

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On the Ground for Better Health - Quamed
In Damascus this week with colleagues from the European Union and the Syrian Ministry of Health, visiting the national quality control laboratory. This EU-funded mission is part of a broader effort to...
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January 24, 2026 at 9:52 AM
How can humanitarian organisations safely source more medical products locally in conflict-affected settings, without compromising quality? This question is at the core of the Local Medical Supplier Development Project led by Relief International,

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Barriers & Solutions to Quality Local Procurement - Quamed
How can humanitarian organisations safely source more medical products locally in conflict-affected settings, without compromising quality? This question is at the core of the Local Medical Supplier D...
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January 21, 2026 at 9:09 PM
The following message is courtesy of Dr Raffaella Ravinetto, Public Health Department, Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Belgium.

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Raffaella's Literature Update - Quamed
The following message is courtesy of Dr Raffaella Ravinetto, Public Health Department, Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Belgium. Ref M Lambert, S Aljadeeah, N Nasir, F Sila, L Lopes, C Llor. Re...
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January 20, 2026 at 10:01 AM
What happens when a medical product can’t be traced back to its source? Patient safety is put at risk. Join the Peer Learning Certificate on Traceability in Health Supply Chains, a free, four-week, discussion-led program designed

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From Source to Patient: Why Traceability Matters - Quamed
What happens when a medical product can’t be traced back to its source? Patient safety is put at risk. Join the Peer Learning Certificate on Traceability in Health Supply Chains, a free, four-week, di...
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January 20, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Quamed supported the delivery of an in-country Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) workshop in partnership with SEARN and WHO, which built on prerequisite online courses (learning.quamed.org) and regional virtual sessions.

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January 15, 2026 at 12:53 PM
QUAMED is looking for a short-term consultant to support the completion of an internal human resources audit.

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Join QUAMED as an HR Audit Consultant - Quamed
QUAMED is looking for a short-term consultant to support the completion of an internal human resources audit. The consultant will be primarily responsible for evaluating HR strategy, managing employme...
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January 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM
At Quamed, we believe that access to quality medicines begins with trust, collaboration, and especially with sharing knowledge and information. The Quamed Database is more than a tool;

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January 12, 2026 at 10:36 AM
In December, QUAMED launched a technical support initiative for five French NGOs that are members of QUAMED.

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Working Together to Strengthen Humanitarian Pharmaceutical Care - Quamed
In December, QUAMED launched a technical support initiative for five French NGOs that are members of QUAMED. This support aims to assist these organisations in their application to open a humanitarian...
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January 7, 2026 at 4:44 PM
The following message is courtesy of Dr Raffaella Ravinetto, Public Health Department, Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Belgium.

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January 6, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Happy New Year 2026! 🎉

Cheers to a new year of bold ideas, strong partnerships, and shared impact! Quamed wishes all our followers, partners, members, and friends a joyful, healthy, and inspiring 2026. Thank you for being part of our growing community. Let’s make this year even brighter together!
January 1, 2026 at 7:06 PM
🎄 Merry Christmas from Quamed 🎄

As we celebrate this festive season, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our partners, clients, and colleagues around the world. Your trust, collaboration, and shared commitment to quality healthcare make our work meaningful every day.

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🎄 Merry Christmas from Quamed 🎄 - Quamed
As we celebrate this festive season, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our partners, clients, and colleagues around the world. Your trust, collaboration, and shared commitment to quality healthcare ma...
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December 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
We’re delighted to share some great news 🎉
QUAMED has officially issued a QCP GSDP certificate to Phillips Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

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We’re delighted to share some great news 🎉 - Quamed
QUAMED has officially issued a QCP GSDP certificate to Phillips Pharmaceuticals Ltd. This certification recognises their compliance with the World Health Organisation’s Good Storage and Distribution P...
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December 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
We had the pleasure of delivering, for the 3rd consecutive year, the module on the fundamentals of quality assurance applied to medical products within the University Diploma “Humanitarian Pharmacy and International Solidarity,”

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Diploma “Humanitarian Pharmacy and International Solidarity” We had the pleasure of delivering, for the 3rd consecutive year, the module on the fundamentals of quality assurance applied to medical pro...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Exciting News!

We’re thrilled to share that Washington DENGU will be joining QUAMED as Technical Deputy Director on a 0.5FTE basis starting November 1st!

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November 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Access to essential medicines remains uneven worldwide. A study in India’s aspirational districts showed encouraging progress, with most treatments affordable and...

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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41094447
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41088287
Access to essential medicines in aspirational districts of India; A multi-site cross sectional study - PubMed
This study revealed that overall availability of surveyed EMs in both public sector facilities and private pharmacies was optimal. Both procurement prices and prices charged to patients of surveyed medicines were reasonable in comparison to IRP. Availability of EMs has improved and many medicines ar …
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October 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Recrutement – Responsable Suivi, Évaluation, Redevabilité et Apprentissage (SERA)
L’UGP/Pharma à Dakar recrute un(e) Responsable SERA pour piloter le suivi, l’évaluation et l’apprentissage du projet de développement de l’industrie pharmaceutique locale.

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Responsable du Suivi & évaluation, de la redevabilité et de l'apprentissage (SERA)
1.   CONTEXTE En 2024, le Sénégal a adopté un nouveau référentiel de politiques publiques dénommé “Agenda national de Transformation systémique du Sénégal ” pour un Sénégal souverain, juste et prospèr...
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October 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The @WHO 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.

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WHO Medical Alert: Contaminated Oral Medicines Identified in India - Quamed
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 ...
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October 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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,

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The Global Challenge of Poor-Quality Medicines in LMICs - Quamed
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 conce...
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October 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The Association des Pharmaciens de Madagascar is hosting the 31st Congress of the Indian Ocean Pharmaceutical Federation on November 20-21, 2025, in Antananarivo. Themed "Health and Nutrition

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L'Association des Pharmaciens de Madagascar organise le 31e Congrès de la Fédération pharmaceutique de l'océan Indien les 20 et 21 novembre 2025 à Antananarivo. Sur le thème « Santé et nutrition : déf...
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October 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM