NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to WHO safety concerns over four Meril Diagnostics kits
NAFDAC has issued a safety alert warning Nigerians about four diagnostic kits manufactured by Meril Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd in India, following a WHO Prequalification Service Notice of Concern. The affected products include Meriscreen Malaria Pf/Pv Ag, HIV 1-2 WB, Malaria PF/PAN AG, and Malaria Pf HRP-II Ag, registered with NAFDAC but not yet imported into Nigeria due to the marketing authorization holder KVATH Int'l Ltd's non-operational status. Although registered, NAFDAC states these kits would be considered falsified or counterfeit if found in the country. The agency directs all zonal directors and state coordinators to remove any listed products from circulation, advises healthcare professionals to review stocks and report suspected falsified products, and urges sourcing only from authorized suppliers. This follows recent safety alerts about falsified Dostinex tablets and revalidated SMA Gold infant formula in Nigeria.