When the cure is the killer

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Channel: PopTech · 2018 · Science & Technology

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In 2012 a cluster of unexpected deaths in Lahore, Pakistan, where his father was raised, inspired Muhammad Zaman to dedicate his career to ending more of the same. These deaths were preventable, the direct result of poor quality, outdated medication. Access to effective pharmaceuticals is a basic human right but substandard and counterfeit drugs represent a worldwide challenge that disproportionately affects the poor, women and children. Through Muhammad’s research, cutting edge technology is being developed to accurately and affordably test drugs at global scale ensuring greater efficacy and safety and the preservation of human life.

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