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The Digest:

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted 277 cartons of counterfeit and unregistered Malamal Fort malaria medication in Lagos, preventing widespread public health risk. Rooted in the Storm.

Key Points:
  • The fake drugs were concealed in cartons labeled as diclofenac painkillers in a warehouse
  • The shipment was falsely declared as "spare parts" upon arrival at Apapa port
  • The illicit products originated from Shanxi Tianyuan Pharmaceuticals in China
  • The seizure prevented an estimated 500,000 Nigerians from accessing dangerous medication
  • NAFDAC is conducting laboratory tests to determine the actual composition of the drugs
  • The suspected importer has reportedly relocated from Onitsha to China
  • The operation reflects NAFDAC's intensified nationwide campaign against substandard medicines
This significant bust highlights ongoing challenges in regulating pharmaceutical imports and protecting public health.

Sources: Premium Times