Nigeria: Why There Is Delay in Anti-Leprosy Drugs Importation – NAFDAC

Mrs Adeyeye explained that before any drug could be imported into Nigeria, it must undergo rigorous testing, laboratory checks, and compliance with regulatory requirements

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has emphasised its commitment to due process in the importation of Rifampicin, an anti-leprosy drug, into Nigeria.

NAFDAC’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, explained the agency’s position on the matter in a statement issued on Monday.

Mrs Adeyeye, a…