New Delhi: A visiting Nigerian delegation
today met Indian authorities to discuss about the recent
seizure of consignment of fake drugs bearing `Made in India`
label.
"This visit was planned as a confidence building measure
in the backdrop of Nigerian seizure of a consignment of fake
anti-malarial and anti-bacterial medicines bearing `Made in
India` label," according to an official release.
A four-member Nigerian delegation led by Paul Orhii,
Director General, National Agency for Food And Drug
Administration And Control (NAFDAC) is visiting India to
discuss the various issues with the government.
The delegation had its meeting with the Indian side which
was led by the Secretary Department of Pharmaceuticals Ashok
Kumar, it added.
During the meeting, Indian authorities assured the
delegation about the supply of quality generic medicines to
the African country.
Bureau Report
