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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📣 Only two weeks to go until the 4th Annual BESAFE Conference in DC — secure your spot and register today! Register here: lnkd.in/gt2kUmSz @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social @hopkinspfrh.bsky.social

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Registration for the BESAFE Conference is now open! Our annual convening brings together leaders across healthcare, industry, policy and academia in Washington, DC, to discuss strategies to respond to the growing public health problem of substandard and falsified medicines. 🔗 lnkd.in/gt2kUmSz

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: The BESAFE Conference is just a few months away, and we're looking for impactful public health research that advances understanding of and solutions to the growing threat of substandard and falsified medical products. ➡️https://lnkd.in/exasJePZ @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A child's chances of surviving cancer should not be determined by where they live. Yet, low quality medicines often reach children in the poorest countries. Read more about the 2023 investigation of contaminated asparagine and how it put the lives of 70,000 children at risk: lnkd.in/ezFBBW9d

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

How prepared are oncology nurses to respond to substandard and falsified medicines? Our survey found major knowledge gaps among U.S. healthcare providers. An editorial co-authored by the BESAFE team highlights how nurses can lead efforts to improve cancer medicine safety: tinyurl.com/yx2ew63u

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Connect with us at the @ascocancer.bsky.social Annual Meeting in Chicago! 💊Visit booth 13026 to learn about our work and opportunities to contribute to initiatives advancing medicine safety globally.

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

📩 Our May newsletter is out! We have several exciting updates: ✅At @ascocancer.bsky.social Annual Meeting, stop by our booth (13026)! ✅Save the date for the 2026 BESAFE Conferences in DC and Senegal. ✅Register for our CME course: lnkd.in/ecK2Zj9Y 🔗Subscribe via email: eepurl.com/jDe-0o

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

8 cancer patients in India were exposed to falsified Keytruda in a recent counterfeit scheme. As incidents like this become common, healthcare professionals can play an important role. ➡️Our CME course is designed to support healthcare professionals navigate this evolving crisis. lnkd.in/e_4DppdN

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Would you recognize a falsified cancer medicine before it reaches your patient? 🏫Our new CME course equips healthcare providers with the skills needed to identify, report and communicate with patients about unsafe cancer medicines. Register here: hopkinscme.cloud-cme.com/course/cours...

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

On #WorldHealthDay, we're standing with science by working with patients and healthcare providers to ensure cancer medicines are safe, effective, and trusted. 💊 ℹ️ everydosematters.org?utm_source=b...

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

When cancer patients fall victim to fake medicines, the harm doesn’t stop at their health. Patients also lose trust in the health system and their peace of mind. Maxine Blount's story illustrates the pain and stress of exposure to fake medicines. ℹ️ everydosematters.org?utm_source=b...

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We're joining the Pan American Health Organization in calling for strengthened response to substandard and falsified medical products (SFMPs)! Whether you are a patient or a healthcare provider, your quick response to suspected SFMPs can significantly reduce public health harm.

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

📢 March 17–19: Joining a regional effort across the Americas to raise awareness on substandard & falsified medical products. BESAFE remains committed to strengthening awareness and systems globally. #SafeMedicines #FightFalsifiedProducts #PAHO

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Healthcare providers and cancer patients: Are you taking steps to ensure you’re receiving an authentic medicine? Take precaution by only purchasing medicines from legitimate sources, inspecting appearance and packaging, and speaking up and reporting when suspicious. Learn more ⬇️

everydosematters.org

Identifying Fake Cancer Medicines – EveryDoseMatters

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

🔔ISoP Webinar - Members Only Substandard and falsified medicines remain underreported globally. Prof. Saifuddin Ahmed (PI, BESAFE, Johns Hopkins) joins experts to discuss practical strategies to close the reporting gap. Register Now: isoponline.org/members/non-... @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Today, on World Cancer Day, we're launching EveryDoseMatters: a global cancer safety campaign that aims to help patients and healthcare providers prevent, detect and respond to fake cancer medicines. Are you a healthcare provider or cancer patient? Visit everydosematters.org for resources & info!

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

💊 Countering Counterfeits: The Role of Nurse Practitioners A Johns Hopkins survey found: ⚠️ 89% don’t know how to act ⚠️ 80% don’t see counterfeits as serious JAANP editorial: Nurse practitioners can help safeguard patients from counterfeit medicines. Read journals.lww.com/jaanp/fullte...

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

💊 Exciting momentum for the 3rd Annual #BESAFE2025 Conference! Global leaders from health, regulation, industry, academia & beyond unite to confront the growing threat of substandard and falsified medicines. 🔗 Register now: besafe2025.dryfta.com/attendee-reg...

🔗 Register Now: https://besafe2025.dryfta.com/attendee-registration

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

New article: Strengthening Healthcare Systems Against Substandard Medicines 🏥 In a new article published in Uppsala Reports, BESAFE's Saifuddin Ahmed and others discuss the current state of pharmacovigilance systems globally, highlighting weaknesses, opportunities and potential solutions.

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Strengthening healthcare systems against substandard medicines

Counterfeit drugs threaten millions worldwide, yet healthcare workers often lack training to spot fakes or report them, leaving this problem largely invisible.

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

💊 Fake medicines endanger lives. ⏳ It’s time for collective action. Join us at #BESAFE2025 for expert panels, cross-sector dialogue & action-driven collaboration. #MedicineSafety #PatientSafety #Conference2025 @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social @hopkinspress.bsky.social

🌍 At #BESAFE2025, global experts will advance solutions to protect patients & strengthen systems

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

📖New publication: Substandard and falsified medicines (SFMs) are rapidly evolving—but are strategies and solutions keeping up? Our new scoping review makes the case for more comprehensive solutions to SFMs that go beyond surveillance and regulation. Read here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

tandfonline.com

Assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practices and demand-side interventions for combating substandard and falsified medicines: a scoping review

The proliferation of substandard and falsified medical products (SFM) poses a significant threat to public health globally. Despite rigorous surveillance and law enforcement efforts, risk of exposu...

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

🌍 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 — 𝐎𝐜𝐭 𝟐𝟐–𝟐𝟑, 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐃𝐂 Global leaders will tackle the urgent threat of falsified & substandard medicines.💊 ⏳ Seats are limited — secure yours today:https://besafe2025.dryfta.com/attendee-registration #PublicHealth #SafeMedicines #GlobalHealth

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

⚠️ Substandard & falsified (SF) medicines are flooding the digital market. 🎙️Dr. Henry Michtalik explains how you, whether a provider or patient, can identify and report suspicious or counterfeit medical products. 📢 Spread the word. Protect lives. #DrugSafety #PublicHealth #BESAFE #OnlinePharmacy

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BESAFE @jhu-besafe.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

🗞️In the news: Saifuddin Ahmed, Principal Investigator at BESAFE, is quoted in a new article published in @deutschewelle.bsky.social, speaking on the rising global prevalence of substandard and falsified medicines and the need for targeted interventions.

dw.com

Fake medication is a problem across the world – DW – 07/31/2025

Demand for drugs, including weight-loss injections, is sending people to dangerous places to get their medicine. But spotting dodgy marketplaces is not easy.

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