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National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control

by Nigerian Information Directory on December 14, 2009 · 1 comment

nafdacThe name of the Agency reflects its functions very adequately. By the provisions of the enabling decree, (decree No. 15 of 1993) the Agency is mandated to :

  • Regulate and control the importation, exportation, manufacture, advertisement, distribution, sale and use of drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, bottled water and chemicals
  • Conducs appropriate test and ensure compliance with standard specifications designated and approved by the council for the effective control of quality of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, bottled water and chemicals and their raw materials as well as their production processes in factories and other establishments.
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National Health Policy

by Nigerian Information Directory on December 6, 2009 · 0 comments

, Nigeria

Prof. B. Osotimehin Hon. Minister of Health

National Health Policy

The goal of the National Health Policy is to bring about a comprehensive health care system, based on primary health care that is

  • promotive
  • protective
  • preventive
  • restorative and
  • rehabilitative

to every citizen of the country within the available resources so that individuals and communities are assured of productivity, social well- being and enjoyment of living.

The health services, based on primary health care, shall include among other things:

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