Call for Investigation from Health Associations Platform Regarding Cold Chain Violation Allegations

The Health Associations Platform issued a joint press release regarding the allegations of cold chain violations in medications brought to the agenda at the Department of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmacy, making a call to authorities.

Risk Warning for Life-Saving Medications

Attention was drawn to the fact that the health of patients in need of life-saving medications, particularly for cancer, neurological diseases, and diabetes, is being severely endangered.

Transfer Allegations at Ercan Airport

In the statement, it was conveyed that necessary protection measures were omitted during medication transfers carried out via Ercan Airport, ice packs had melted, and temperature tracking devices were absent.

Emphasis on the Cold Chain

It was clearly emphasized that a medication whose cold chain has been broken no longer possesses therapeutic properties, but on the contrary, may carry toxic characteristics or remain completely ineffective.