Nafdac news update
Here are some recent news updates from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Nigeria:
1. NAFDAC Warns Against Fake COVID-19 Vaccines (February 2021)
NAFDAC has warned Nigerians against the circulation of fake COVID-19 vaccines in the country. The agency has urged the public to be cautious and only receive vaccines from authorized sources.
2. NAFDAC Approves Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use (January 2021)
NAFDAC has approved the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in Nigeria. The vaccine has been shown to be effective in preventing severe cases of COVID-19 and reducing hospitalization rates.
3. NAFDAC Seizes Fake Medicines Worth N1.2 Billion (December 2020)
NAFDAC has seized fake medicines worth N1.2 billion in the country. The agency has warned that the fake medicines could cause serious harm to consumers and has urged the public to be vigilant.
4. NAFDAC Launches Online Portal for Registration of Food Products (November 2020)
NAFDAC has launched an online portal for the registration of food products in Nigeria. The portal is designed to streamline the registration process and reduce the time it takes for food products to be approved for sale in the country.
5. NAFDAC Warns Against the Use of Unregistered Cosmetics (October 2020)
NAFDAC has warned against the use of unregistered cosmetics in Nigeria. The agency has urged the public to only use cosmetics that have been registered and approved by the agency.
6. NAFDAC Seizes Fake Insecticides Worth N500 Million (September 2020)
NAFDAC has seized fake insecticides worth N500 million in the country. The agency has warned that the fake insecticides could cause serious harm to consumers and has urged the public to be vigilant.
7. NAFDAC Approves New Treatment for Malaria (August 2020)
NAFDAC has approved a new treatment for malaria in Nigeria. The treatment, which is a combination of two antimalarial drugs, has been shown to be effective in treating malaria and reducing the risk of resistance to antimalarial drugs.
8. NAFDAC Warns Against the Use of Unregistered Medical Devices (July 2020)
NAFDAC has warned against the use of unregistered medical devices in Nigeria. The agency has urged the public to only use medical devices that have been registered and approved by the agency.
9. NAFDAC Seizes Fake Pharmaceuticals Worth N300 Million (June 2020)
NAFDAC has seized fake pharmaceuticals worth N300 million in the country. The agency has warned that the fake pharmaceuticals could cause serious harm to consumers and has urged the public to be vigilant.
10. NAFDAC Launches New Guidelines for the Registration of Food Products (May 2020)
NAFDAC has launched new guidelines for the registration of food products in Nigeria. The guidelines are designed to ensure that food products are safe and meet international standards.
These are just a few of the recent news updates from NAFDAC. The agency is responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of food, drugs, and other regulated products in Nigeria.