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Fake vials haunt sick wards  
New codes will trace cancer drugs  
Hope scans every dose

	author:	Nicole Sadek	institution:	International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)	¿porque no los dos?
	tl;dr	An ICIJ report says India is tightening “track and trace” rules for cancer drugs after a counterfeit Keytruda scandal exposed how high prices and scarcity can be exploited. New requirements include mandatory QR codes and unit-level identifiers (e.g., unique code, manufacture/expiry dates, manufacturer details) for medicines sold in India, including some imports. The story cites Health Ministry statements, prior investigations with The Indian Express, and a 2024 case in New Delhi involving refilled vials and cross-border impacts (including Nepal).
	deeper:	The piece is largely factual and specific (dates, agencies, prior case details, and described regulatory changes). Its framing emphasizes patient harm, high pricing, and public-interest accountability—common in investigative health reporting—without heavy ideological rhetoric. It relies on official sources and earlier documented investigations, but offers limited space for countervailing views from manufacturers or enforcement challenges beyond brief mentions (e.g., “foolproof” concerns). Overall, it is clear, well-sourced, and informative.
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False bylines cast nets  
Taiwan charges hidden hands  
Red wires lose their shade

	author:	Sylvia Alecci	institution:	International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)	¿porque no los dos?
	tl;dr	An ICIJ article reports Taiwan’s Justice Ministry Investigation Bureau has charged four executives tied to a local firm, allegedly used by China-linked cyber operators, for assisting in espionage targeting ICIJ and Citizen Lab. The piece says the campaign involved phishing emails, fake “cooperation invitations,” and possibly malware delivery aimed at journalists, NGOs, and officials. It notes Citizen Lab’s findings on suspicious emails and suggests some content may have been generated with little oversight, while framing the operation as directed by China’s military intelligence.
	deeper:	The reporting is largely evidence-driven (official Taiwanese statements, prior Citizen Lab research, and ICIJ’s firsthand experiences). It uses assertive language about Chinese direction, but attributes key claims to authorities and researchers rather than presenting them as pure fact. Limited space is given to responses from accused parties or Chinese authorities, which slightly narrows perspective. Overall structure, sourcing, and specificity are strong, though some allegations depend on intelligence/attribution that readers can’t independently verify.
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