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Wallace Ruzvidzo
Herald Reporter
CABINET has approved the Principles for the Amendment of the Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere has said.
Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, the Minister said the amendment’s main intention is to control the quality, safety and efficacy of all medical products and allied substances.
The Act was promulgated in 1969 and has undergone several amendments over the years.
“Cabinet considered and approved the Principles for the Amendment of the Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act.
“The need to amend the Act has also been influenced by African Model Law which provides for the protection of the public from exposure to substandard and falsified medical products.
“African Model Law is a nonprescriptive legislation that gives guidance to African Union Member States on how to develop effective regulatory mechanisms and frameworks within their jurisdictions,” he said.
Furthermore, Dr Muswere said the amendment is in accordance with the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ)’s vision to be an effective and efficient regulator of medical products and allied substances.
Meanwhile, construction of Nyabane Clinic in Bulilima, Matabeleland South Province is now complete following collaboration between Council, the Nyabane Community, diasporans and the Church of Jesus of the Latter-Day Saints.
