Public Alert No. 005/2020 – Alert on Falsified Chloroquine Products Circulating in WHO Region of Africa
, The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been informed by World Health Organization (WHO) that nine (9) confirmed falsified Chloroquine products are in circulation in the WHO region of Africa. Nine (9) reports of different confirmed falsified Chloroquine products from three African countries were received by WHO between 31st […]
NAFDAC Grants Conditional Emergency Use Approval of Medical Devices (COVID-19 Antibody and Antigen Test Kits, PPEs, etc.) Companies
, The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, pursuant to the powers conferred on it by section 5 of the NAFDAC Act, to regulate and control the manufacture, importation, exportation distribution sale, use and advertisement of Medical Devices, has taken some regulatory steps in the fight against COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated that NAFDAC put measures in place to ensure access to […]
Public Alert No. 004/2020 – Alert on Falsified Chloroquine Phosphate 250mg Tablets Circulating in Cameroon
, The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been notified by World Health Organization (WHO) on the circulation of falsified Chloroquine Phosphate 250mg tablets in Cameroon. The falsified Chloroquine Phosphate 250mg tablets are manufactured by Jiangsu Pharmaceutical Inc, Longchil Road, Ylxing, Jiangsu, China and Astral Pharmaceuticals, New Bhupalpura, Regd No: 0587612. The falsified […]
Public Alert No. 003/2020 – Alert on Illegal Distribution and Sale of Unregistered Hand Sanitizers.
, The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) hereby alerts the public on illegal distribution and sale of unregistered Hand Sanitizers. The unregistered Hand Sanitizers are illegally distributed and sold under various names including: Mighti Shield Instant Hand Sanitizer. Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer. One Step Hand Sanitizer. Shield Germ Hand Sanitizer. […]
Director General Of NAFDAC Orders Manufacturing of Chloroquine for Emergency Stock for Possible Clinical Trial Treatment of Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
, Chloroquine, an old antimalarial is being repurposed for the clinical trial treatment of Coronavirus 2019-nCoV. The drug was first tested in vitro (in the lab) using standard assays to measure the effects on the cytotoxicity, virus yield and infection rates of 2019-nCoV. The drug was reported to function as antiviral at both the entry […]
COVID-19: NAFDAC Issues Cautionary Regulatory Controls
, The Agency wishes to assure the public that it remains committed to safeguarding public health and executing its mandate by ensuring that regulated products – Food, Drug, Medical Devices, Cosmetics, Packaged water, Chemical and detergent meet set standards of Quality, Safety, Efficacy and Wholesomeness. The Coronavirus pandemic as declared by the World Health Organization (WHO), calls for us all to be mindful […]
Sustainable Development and Growth for the Millennial Entrepreneur: the Role of Regulatory Agencies
, Speech By Prof. Adeyeye C. M Director General NAFDAC Sustainable Development and Growth for the Millennial Entrepreneur: the Role of Regulatory Agencies 4th Annual University Lecture/Matriculation Ceremony of the Kings University Ode Omu, Osun State Nigeria 6th March 2020 Protocol The Chancellor of the University Pastor Matthew Asimolowo, Pro-Chancellor of the Kings University, Distinguished […]
First Case Of Coronavirus Disease Confirmed In Nigeria
, The Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case in Lagos State, Nigeria. The case, which was confirmed on the 27th of February 2020, is the first case to be reported in Nigeria since the beginning of the outbreak in China in January 2020. The case is an Italian citizen who […]
Public Alert No. 002/2020- Warning About ‘Life Threatening’ Side Effects Of ‘Miracle Mineral Solution’
, The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has been notified that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a fresh warning to consumers about the significant dangers of ‘Miracle Mineral Solution’ (MMS). This warning is due to a recent rise in reported health issues of serious and potential life-threatening effects […]
Public Alert No. 001/2020 – Researchers Warn of Life-Threatening Bacteria in Make-Up Products
, The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been notified of a study that show that the vast majority of in-use make-up products such as beauty blenders, mascara and lip gloss are contaminated with potentially life-threatening superbugs. The Researchers (Dr. A Bashir and Prof. P Lambert, 9 October 2019) of […]
