The agency has reiterated that the ban on sachet alcoholic beverages remains in place contrary to recent announcements suggesting a lift on the ban.
Consumers are advised to stop use, check product authenticity, and report adverse effects to NAFDAC.
Project PinkBlue, Diabetes association of Nigeria, others call for clear nutrition labels, stronger regulations.
In January 2022, NAFDAC stopped the registration of alcoholic beverages in sachet and small volume PET and glass bottles below 200ml.
The significant prevalence of substandard and falsified medicines in Africa poses a substantial threat to public health.
Underscores the significance of PIDCARMS training for stakeholders, aiming to enhance efficiency and embrace technological advancements in the industry.
Despite Nigeria’s commitment to allocate 15% of its budget to healthcare following the Abuja Declaration in 2001, ANHEJ highlighted the persisting low allocation of approximately 5 per cent.
The National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCP) has disclosed that Nigeria has successfully reduced the threat of HIV disease…
Urging vigilance in sourcing medical products and immediate reporting of suspected fake drugs or adverse reactions.
The agency has warned against consuming energy drinks with high concentrations of caffeine, which are injurious to health.
NAFDAC in talks with UK food standard agency to address the growing incidence of rejection of Nigerian food products in international markets.
Over six million doses have been secured for a nationwide campaign aimed at vaccinating girls aged nine to 14.
The Federal Government’s partnership with local drug manufacturers will ensure the availability, accessibility, affordability of qualitative medicines to Nigerians.
NAFDAC confirms the safety of sugar-preserved tomato pastes for consumption and affirms the registration of Nagiko tomato mix by Erisco Foods Limited.