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FDA approves first herbal medicine for clinical trial on Covid-19 treatment
Add a CommentThe Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) together with the National Medicine Regulatory Agency (NMRA) has approved a herbal medicine Cryptolepis Sanguinolenta locally known as Nibima for clinical trials for the treatment of Covid-19. In a statement from the FDA, … Read more →
FDA to explore ways to improve services
Add a CommentThe Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has reiterated its commitment to explore more innovative ways of improving their services without compromising on the quality of product. The Authority explained that it had made online provisions for easy access to some … Read more →
FDA cautions against use of unauthorized COVID-19 test kits
Add a CommentThe Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has advised the public to desist from the importation and use of unauthorized Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) Kits to test for the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) since it may result in false results. A statement … Read more →
FDA cautions against abuse of Dexameihasone as treatment for COVID-19
Add a CommentThe Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public about the use of Dexamethasone as a drug for the treatment of Covid-19. “Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid medicine that can only be prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner for specific … Read more →
FDA reviews operation to combat COVID-19
Add a CommentThe Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has reviewed its operation to reduce the negative impact of Covid-19 on businesses while ensuring the safety of the food supply chain. The Authority, as part of its new strategy, is leveraging on technology … Read more →
FDA attains Level 3 regulatory status
Add a CommentThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that Ghana’s Food and Drug Authority (FDA) has attained the level three regulatory status. The Country-Director, Dr Neema Kimambo presented the confirmation letter to the FDA through the Health Ministry. She said this … Read more →
We’ve not approved any Rapid Diagnostic Test kit for COVID-19 – FDA
Add a CommentThe Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is cautioning the public to desist from patronizing unregistered Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) kits supposedly meant for testing COVID-19. The Authority says the usage of these kits could lead to inaccurate results which may … Read more →
FDA samples Chinese COVID-19 donation for testing
Add a CommentThe Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) of Ghana has sampled some COVID-19 donations received from the Chinese Government for laboratory tests to ascertain whether or not it is safe for use in the country. The donations, which arrived at the … Read more →
FDA orders recall of COA FS over e.coli, yeast contamination
Add a CommentOne of Ghana’s herbal medicines touted for its immune boosting properties have been found to be contaminated with escherichia coli (E.Coli), a bacterium that health experts say causes serious health implications in humans. Executive President of COA Global Peace Mission, Professor Samuel … Read more →
FDA issues directives on water labelling
Add a CommentThe Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued new labeling guidelines to all commercial water producers in the country. From October 1, 2019, all bottled and sachet water producers are to ensure that all labelling information on both primary and … Read more →
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