Tag: MS GUGU MAHLANGU

Zim Contraceptive Pills Being Sold In SA, MCAZ Launches Investigation

Michael Gwarisa

THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) says it is investigating a case whereby local contraceptive pills are reportedly being sold in neighboring South Africa at a time the country is battling to adequately meet local demand. By Michael Gwarisa Since 2019, Zimbabwe has been experiencing contraceptives stock-outs across the country and the recent lockdown phase as exacerbated the challenges. However, it seems certain local dealers and individuals have been smuggling the scarce commodity into neighboring countries including South Africa, a move which has affected local stocks to some extent.…

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We Cant Ban Bronco, Our Hands Are Tied- MCAZ

Healthtimes

THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) Director General, Ms Gugu Mahlangu says her organisation does not have punitive powers to block the importation of illicit drugs onto the Zimbabwean market, HealthTimes has learnt. By Michael Gwarisa Briefing a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health and Childcare, Ms Mahlangu said inasmuch as the situation of drug abuse has become a cause for concern globally, their hands were tied as an organisation. “We are aware of the drugs on the streets but we cannot go there because it is not our mandate,…

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