2018: Fake antimalarials with zero quinine content found in DR-Congo

Thanks to the GPHF-Minilab™ a falsified antimalarial medicines with zero quinine content was once again identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo of Africa’s sub-Saharan region. Quinine is an essential medicine used in the management of severe malaria infections. Fake and poor-quality quinine tablets are treating malaria patients incorrectly resulting in prolonged suffering and even death. More on this can be found on GPHF’s Facebook timeline.

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