NAFDAC flags Indian firm’s malaria, HIV test kits
Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding safety and quality concerns with malaria and HIV test kits manufactured by the Indian firm Meril Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd.
The alert follows a World Health Organization (WHO) audit of Meril Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd, which revealed significant violations of quality standards, affecting Meriscreen malaria and HIV test kits.
Local Status: Although registered, these products have not been legally imported into Nigeria yet.
Agency Directives
Enforcement: NAFDAC is conducting surveillance to prevent entry of these products, treating any found as falsified and illegal.
Public Action: Stakeholders are advised to avoid these products and report any sightings to NAFDAC.

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