Florence Sadiku
THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted members of the public on the illegal sale and distribution of unregistered Foula Condom in circulation in Nigeria.
The agency says its officials discovered Foula Condoms (packaged in threes) in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State and Zango, Katsina State.
The condom, it maintains, is not registered by it for use in Nigeria, and the labelling of the product is not in the English Language.
According to the agency, the illegal distribution or sale of unregistered condoms poses a risk as the safety, quality, and efficacy of the products are not guaranteed.
“The purchase and use of poor-quality condoms will adversely affect every aspect of condom promotion for the prevention of unintended pregnancy and protection against HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections. If condoms leak or break, they cannot offer adequate protection.
“Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified medicines or medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, call 0800-162-3322 or send an email to sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng”, the agency stated in a release.
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