Gambia’s Medicines Control Agency warns public in opposition to unlawful medicines and meals gross sales
The Gambia’s Medicines Control Agency (MCA) has issued a stark warning to the general public concerning the unlawful sale of medicines and meals merchandise.
This follows the prosecution of two offenders, every receiving two-year jail sentences for his or her roles in these illicit actions.
The warning comes amid rising issues concerning the presence of expired meals gadgets and unregulated medicines out there, resulting in criticism of the MCA’s efforts to deal with the difficulty.
Essa Marenah, government director of the MCA, spoke to reporters about current developments saying “this year, we have strengthened our monitoring efforts at both the airport and seaport. The newly opened seaport has proven particularly critical, as we have intercepted numerous products entering the country without our oversight.”
Marenah additionally highlighted current arrests of unlawful drugs sellers, noting that two people have been convicted on the Kanifing Magistrates Court, receiving obligatory one-year sentences and fines of 250,000 dalasis.
He added: “This serves as a powerful reminder to the public that engaging in illegal medicine sales is dangerous and jeopardises public safety. By law, only the airport, seaport, and four designated border posts are authorised for the importation of regulated products. Any other entry points are illegal.”
He acknowledged the company’s present limitations in successfully monitoring all areas concurrently. As a consequence, focused inspections will likely be performed at numerous instances to make sure compliance and safeguard public well being.
Reporting by Adama Makasuba
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