FG Alerts Nigerians Over Fake Malaria Drugs

The federal government yesterday alerted Nigerians on circulation of  two confirmed falsified versions of Quinine Sulphate  in  Cameroon  and  the  Democratic  Republic  of  the  Congo.It said

the falsified drugs contain zero active pharmaceutical ingredients.It explained that though there is no evidence of the falsified drugs in Nigeria, members of the public should report to the nearest office of
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) if the drugs are spotted anywhere, including hospitals and pharmaceutical shops. According to a statement by Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health, Mrs. Boade Akinola.She said Quinine Sulphate is used for the treatment of Falciparum Malaria in the region, meaning it will not be effective and may lead to other health challenges.Akinola explained: “These  products, which were  initially  discovered  by  a  local  NGO,  failed the preliminary  field  screening  and  were submitted to  a  WHO pre-qualified  Quality Assurance  laboratory.“Subsequent analysis showed that neither product contained any of the stated active pharmaceutical ingredients.“If you are in possession of these products, please do not use them.