Florence Sadiku
THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to the illegal sale and distribution of an unregistered brand of condom in Nigeria – Foula Condoms.
NAFDAC, in a release, said its officials discovered Foula Condoms (packaged in threes) in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State and Zango, Katsina State.
The condom, according to the agency, is not registered by NAFDAC for use in Nigeria, and the labelling of the product is not in the English Language.
“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.
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