The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
(NAFDAC) says it has not approved any drug or vaccine for the
treatment of COVID-19.
The Director General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said
in a statement on Saturday that NAFDAC had not granted approval for
any vaccine for the treatment and cure of COVID-19.
“To put the record straight, no drugs or vaccines have been
given approval in the country for cure of COVID-19.
“While the medical researchers globally, the Federal Government
of Nigeria and the World Health Organisation (WHO), are working
tirelessly on the discovery of vaccines and drugs to cure COVID-19,
the agency urges the public to desist from making unsubstantial
claims.
“NAFDAC is the only authority in the country to grant approval
to such drugs and vaccines,” Adeyeye said.
She said that NAFDAC would continue to work with all relevant
stakeholders to safeguard the health of Nigerians and that in the
event of any approved drug or vaccine for the cure of COVID-19, the
agency would not hesitate to inform the public.
Adeyeye, however, advised Nigerians to comply strictly with
measures issued by NCDC to prevent the spread of COVID-19, adding
that these include the use of face covering masks, social
distancing, washing of hands and use of alcohol based sanitisers.
(NAN)
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
(NAFDAC) says it has not approved any drug or vaccine for the
treatment of COVID-19.
The Director General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said
in a statement on Saturday that NAFDAC had not granted approval for
any vaccine for the treatment and cure of COVID-19.
“To put the record straight, no drugs or vaccines have been
given approval in the country for cure of COVID-19.
“While the medical researchers globally, the Federal Government
of Nigeria and the World Health Organisation (WHO), are working
tirelessly on the discovery of vaccines and drugs to cure COVID-19,
the agency urges the public to desist from making unsubstantial
claims.
“NAFDAC is the only authority in the country to grant approval
to such drugs and vaccines,” Adeyeye said.
She said that NAFDAC would continue to work with all relevant
stakeholders to safeguard the health of Nigerians and that in the
event of any approved drug or vaccine for the cure of COVID-19, the
agency would not hesitate to inform the public.
Adeyeye, however, advised Nigerians to comply strictly with
measures issued by NCDC to prevent the spread of COVID-19, adding
that these include the use of face covering masks, social
distancing, washing of hands and use of alcohol based sanitisers.
(NAN)