Technologies to Tackle Substandard & Falsified Medical Products in Global Health

9 - 11 November 2021

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Background

The problem of poor-quality medicines and medical devices represents a global public health emergency – and one that is not showing signs of abating. Although it is impossible to gain accurate estimates of the scale of the issue, experts gauge that 10% to 30% of medical products in global circulation are either falsified or substandard. In recent years, a proliferation of new technologies have sought to tackle this problem - from sophisticated end-to-end blockchain solutions, to simple text messaging services for patients.

Although these innovations are widely implemented (and may impact clinical decisions, health policies, and create opportunities for quantifiable research) the options available, and their role in decision-making, is still somewhat confusing. This event seeks to bring together innovators, researchers, and those with an interest in medical product quality to explore the landscape of technologies that are used to tackle substandard and falsified medical products.

Talks

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Gallery of Submissions

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"There are no fake sex enhancers"Dr Ushehwedu Kufakurinani

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Acknowledgements

Thanks

This event was organised by Kate Enright.

I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to the following people for their support

and advice, without whom the event could not have taken place:

Each of the speakers. The time required to prepare and deliver a talk is often taken for granted - many thanks for your time and enthusiasm!
Associate Professor Patricia Kingori, for inspiring and encouraging the event.
Prof Paul Newton, for connecting me with such a wonderful set of speakers.
Prof Dr Lutz Heide, for advising on the design and content.
Dr Fiona Groenhout, for your endless technical, administrative, and moral support.
Dr Halina Suwalowska, for her advice and enthusiasm.
The Ethox Centre & the Wellcome Centre for Ethics & Humanities, for their support in running and advertising the event.
The Wellcome Trust, for their sponsorship of my research under the "Fakes, Fabrications, & Falsehoods in Global Health" project. Click HERE to learn more about what we do.
Finally, to all those who contributed to the event via submissions, questions, or discussion. Your engagement enhanced everyone's experience and is greatly appreciated.