The Agence Marocaine du Médicament et des Produits de Santé will require a signed commitment declaration from medical representatives, responsible pharmacists and agency heads when processing applications to carry medical samples.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has enrolled six hundred pharmacists from all thirty-six states and the Federal Capital Territory into a volunteer reserve programme to strengthen regulatory presence in communities, markets and health facilities.
Health Minister Ussene Isse has highlighted ANARME’s attainment of WHO Maturity Level 3 as a major advance for medicines regulation in Mozambique, during the 51st Health Coordinating Council in Beira.
The Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority has identified a falsified veterinary vaccine bearing the branding of the Tanzania Veterinary Laboratory Agency, with visible label differences distinguishing it from the genuine product.
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority hosted Lesotho’s Radiation Protection Agency for knowledge sharing on radiation regulation, quality management and institutional frameworks.
Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) has closed more than 100 illegal drug outlets and impounded medicines worth over sh62m during
Tanzania’s Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) has ordered the destruction of pharmaceutical products and medical devices worth Sh300 million
Steris Verify Dual Specific Self-Contained Biological Indicators for Steam and ETO (S3060) are being recalled in South Africa by SafMed
Two lots of the BiCOAG Hemostasis Probe are being recalled in South Africa after Olympus, the original equipment manufacturer, determined
Zambia’s Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) and National Health Research Authority (NHRA) have signed a memorandum of understanding on the authorisation