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Nigeria's NAFDAC Shuts Down 11,000 Shops, Seizes Illicit Drugs, Including Some Donated by USAID
Nigeria's NAFDAC Shuts Down 11,000 Shops, Seizes Illicit Drugs, Including Some Donated by USAID
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Despite Nigeria's progress in reducing the prevalence of counterfeit medicines from 40% in 2001 to 16.7% in 2005, according to the WHO, counterfeit drugs... 23.02.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down over 11,000 drug shops in Aba, Onitsha, and Idumota as part of a nationwide crackdown on counterfeit and dangerous drugs.The agency also seized 77 truckloads of illicit pharmaceuticals, including expired medications, unregistered drugs, and USAID-donated products. Over 40 individuals have been arrested in connection with the illegal trade.NAFDAC Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, revealed that many of the seized drugs were stored in unsanitary conditions, with some traders altering expiration dates to extend their shelf life.She emphasized that the agency's efforts are focused on safeguarding public health rather than disrupting trade, encouraging Nigerians to purchase medicines only from reputable pharmacies.Adeyeye called on the federal government to strengthen border security to curb drug smuggling and provide more resources to support NAFDAC’s operations.
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Nigeria's NAFDAC Shuts Down 11,000 Shops, Seizes Illicit Drugs, Including Some Donated by USAID
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Despite Nigeria's progress in reducing the prevalence of counterfeit medicines from 40% in 2001 to 16.7% in 2005, according to the WHO, counterfeit drugs remain a significant challenge. These fake medications often lack active ingredients or contain harmful compounds, posing risks to patients and reducing treatment effectiveness.
Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down over
11,000 drug shops in Aba, Onitsha, and Idumota as part of a nationwide crackdown on counterfeit and dangerous
drugs.The agency also seized
77 truckloads of illicit pharmaceuticals, including expired medications, unregistered drugs, and
USAID-donated products.
Over 40 individuals have been arrested in connection with the illegal trade.
NAFDAC Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, revealed that many of the seized drugs were stored in unsanitary conditions, with some traders altering expiration dates to extend their shelf life.
She
emphasized that the agency's efforts are focused on safeguarding public health rather than disrupting trade, encouraging Nigerians to purchase medicines only from reputable pharmacies.
Adeyeye called on the federal government to strengthen border security to curb drug smuggling and provide more resources to support NAFDAC’s operations.
