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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised concerns about the presence of fake cancer drugs, specifically Avastin and Tecentriq, being sold across Nigeria. The agency has confirmed counterfeit batches of these medications and emphasizes the risks involved.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the recall of all MR.7 Super 700000 capsules due to safety concerns associated with undeclared medicinal ingredients. The recall follows an analysis by the US FDA that revealed the presence of sildenafil and tadalafil.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm about counterfeit Avastin 400mg vials circulating in Nigeria, posing serious health hazards for cancer patients.
Dr. Christianah Adeyeye, the Director General of NAFDAC, has outlined the significant negative impacts of alcohol consumption on Nigerians, including its connection to violence, mental health issues, and unwanted pregnancies.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public and healthcare providers about certain malaria and HIV diagnostic kits that may not meet acceptable quality standards, following an audit by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has launched a nationwide initiative to enforce the government's ban on sachet alcoholic beverages, in collaboration with NAFDAC and FCCPC. The campaign aims to protect public health, especially among young individuals.
Two individuals have been sentenced to a combined 40 years in prison by a Federal High Court in Lagos for the illicit production and distribution of adulterated alcoholic beverages. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced the conviction following a successful enforcement operation.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reiterated its ban on the registration of multi-dose artemether/lumefantrine dry powder for oral suspension, citing concerns over its stability and efficacy post-reconstitution.
The Federal Ministry of Health has stated it lacks the jurisdiction to stop the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) from enforcing the ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and containers below 200ml. This clarification was made in a recent court affidavit.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced a precautionary recall of specific batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formulas due to potential contamination by a harmful toxin. However, the agency reassured that the formulations made specifically for the Nigerian market are safe for consumption.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed down 18 warehouses in Niger State after discovering expired food items valued at over N100 million.
Workers in the food and beverage sector rallied at NAFDAC's Lagos office, urging the federal government to take action against job losses resulting from the ban on sachet alcohol and PET bottle regulations.
The Federal Government has instructed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to suspend the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and stop sealing factories and warehouses associated with these products. This decision comes amid concerns regarding the security implications of such enforcement actions ahead of the full implementation of a National Alcohol Policy.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted over 10 million doses of fraudulent malaria medications and bogus cosmetics worth approximately N3 billion at Lagos' Trade Fair Market. The agency continues to emphasize the importance of safeguarding public health from counterfeit products.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has officially denied allegations that it has prohibited the antibiotic Amoxicillin across Nigeria. The agency emphasizes that there currently is no overarching ban on the drug.
