Switzerland· Tedros Adhanom GhebreyesusWHO warns of global threat from substandard and falsified medical products
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlights that substandard or falsified medical products are a global public health threat, affecting people worldwide and emphasizing WHO's work with countries to prevent their spread.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) frequently addresses global public health challenges. Substandard and falsified medical products pose a persistent threat, undermining healthcare systems and endangering patient safety worldwide. The WHO collaborates with member states to strengthen regulatory frameworks and combat this illicit trade.
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Director-General of the World Health Organization · World Health Organization · Switzerland
on Substandard and Falsified Medical Products
Supports Substandard and Falsified Medical Products: Posts in this cluster support Substandard and Falsified Medical Products (mean stance +0.94).
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