Nigeria seeks continued support of WHO for Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturers

Nigeria has called for the continued support of WHO and other partners in achieving the prequalification status of more Nigerian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies in order to enable them take part in the global procurement process.

NAFDAC warns against using unregistered herbal drugs

The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, yesterday, warned traditional medicine practitioners in the country against using herbal drugs on patients when such drug is unapproved by the agency.

Nigerians at risk of health hazards from fake sausages- Report

Beef rolls are the most popular, practical snack for the hungry Nigerian. Made from ground beef mixed with a little pink food coloring, wrap it in a doughy, salty, pastry-like bread and stored in a plastic wrapper and 'gbam', you have a snack sold on virtually every street corner in Lagos, every traffic jam, and expanding to markets all around the country. 

Remembering ex-NAFDAC boss, Dora Akunyili who died of breast cancer 2 years ago

It's in the hands #mummy&I

A photo posted by Chidiogo Akunyili (@chidiogo_oo) on May 29, 2016 at 7:17am PDT

Chidiogo Akunyili posted the above image of herself and her mum on the 2nd anniversary of the former  Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

Details of Nigerian Senate Committee on Health public hearing to Amend the Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods Act

The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has said that individuals convicted of producing and selling counterfeit and fake drugs as well as unwholesome processed foods may be jailed for life.

Unregistered drugs likely cause of kidney, liver diseases –NAFDAC

The Enugu State co-ordinator of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Mr. Ikechukwu Okoye, has said use of unregistered and unverified drugs may be responsible for rising cases of kidney and liver diseases in the country.

Nigeria: Health minister okays herbal drugs

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has endorsed the use of herbal drugs and recommended that they should be produced under the supervision of the Nigerian Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) and the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC).


Speaking at the presentation of “NAFDAC Guidelines 2016” a few days ago in Abuja,
 Adewole amongst other things,  directed NAFDAC to partner universities of Zaria, Enugu, Ibadan and Jos to enhance research into local production of drugs.

The minister said, “When we came on board, what we were mandated to do was to develop the health agenda for the nation. Doing so, we worked on delivering health to Nigerian citizens. The APC manifestoes documented a new commitment to health, but we needed to build on this.

“We will make essential medicines available; make sure that we have self-sufficiency in local production and clinical practice. We will also ensure that we keep substandard products out of Nigeria.

“I saw a challenge with the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria. I believe that many of the key products that we use in this country can be labeled as medical devices, including the Long-Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets. Please, ensure that these are produced in Nigeria.

“In addition to this, we should also invest in local products. We call them traditional medicine. But, I want to call them Nigerian medicines. I think NIPRD will partner with us to research with your products, making sure that local preparations are available for Nigeria. I am sure NIPRD is aware of some of the commodities from the middle belt such as the one that when taken can prevent Nigerian women from getting pregnant for the next one year. This should be made available.”

He tasked NAFDAC to become a reference point with regards to regulatory activities worldwide.