Zimbabwe targets top global ranking in medicines regulation
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe will next week undergo a critical World Health Organization (WHO) review of its medicines regulatory system, a process expected to determine its readiness for the highest global standard. The assessment, running from April 27 to May 1, will evaluate how effectively the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) ensures that medicines
Read MoreZimbabwe urged to adopt legal framework against counterfeit medicines
By Kudakwashe Pembere At a time when Zimbabwe lacks legal frameworks to address the sale and distribution of falsified and substandard medicines, the country remains at a disadvantage in fighting this growing problem. This was said by Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) board member Nancy Samuriwo during the Authority’s 7th annual general meeting held
Read MoreMCAZ Recalls Captopril Tablets Used for High Blood Pressure and Heart Conditions Over Quality Concerns
By Michael Gwarisa The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has issued a Class II recall of Torrent Captopril 25mg tablets, a widely used medication for high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure, due to a detected quality defect that could compromise its safety and effectiveness. The recall affects Batch B520K001, manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals
Read MoreMCAZ Recalls Captopril Tablets Used for High Blood Pressure and Heart Conditions Over Quality Concerns
By Michael Gwarisa The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has issued a Class II recall of Torrent Captopril 25mg tablets, a widely used medication for high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure, due to a detected quality defect that could compromise its safety and effectiveness. The recall affects Batch B520K001, manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals
Read MoreZim medicines regulator attains WHO Maturity Level 3
By Staff Reporter The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has been certified as a Maturity Level 3 (ML3) medicines and vaccines (non producing) regulator by the World Health Organization (WHO) making it the sixth African country to attain this level on the continent. Zimbabwe joins the United Republic of Tanzania in 2018, Ghana in
Read MoreZim, Egypt medical products regulatory authorities sign MOU
THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) and the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen the countries’ ties in the regulation pharmaceutical and medical products as well as trade thereof. By Kudakwashe Pembere Officiating the signing ceremony was the Vice President of Zimbabwe and Health and Child Care Minister
Read MoreGovernment wraps up MCAZ’s legal instruments
Government says it is winding up the validation of legislations meant to bring the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) closer to its desired target of achieving the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) Maturity Level 3. By Kudakwashe Pembere The WHO’s assessment of regulatory authorities is based on the ‘ Global Benchmarking
Read MoreZim medicines regulator intensifies surveillance of ‘child killer’ cold and cough syrups
Zimbabwe’s medicines and medical devices regulator the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) says it is stepping up its surveillance of four medical products which killed 69 children in Gambia. By Kudakwashe Pembere While chances are slim that the cough and cold syrups might have found their way into the country, the Authority states they
Read MoreHerbal product, STC 30 Illegal In Zimbabwe: MCAZ
MEDICINES and medical devices regulator, the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) says Superlife Total Care (STC30), a trending herbal medicine on social media, is illegal for it has not been registered with the Authority. By Kudakwashe Pembere On social media, STC30 is touted to cure almost every other disease and condition, something which is
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#JUSTIN: MCAZ Issues Warning Against Using Ivermectin, An Animal Injection To Self Medicate Against COVID-19
THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has warned members of the public against self medicating for COVID-19 using a Veterinary jab called Ivermectin to prevent against COVID-19 infection. By Michael Gwarisa According to MCAZ Acting Director General, Mr Richard Rukwata, their organisation has over the past few weeks been inundated by calls and inquiries
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