According to a statement by Prof. Moji Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC on Tuesday, the packaging of the falsified Dukoral vaccine displays texts in English and French language, NAN reports.
“We are raising this alert to health care providers and the society at large about the existence of falsified Dukoral Oral Cholera vaccine circulating in Bangladesh. “The details of the falsified Dukoral Oral Cholera vaccines identified in Bangladesh are as follows –Stated Manufacturer Valneva Canada Inc.The NAFDAC boss clarified that the manufacturer of genuine Dukoral Oral Cholera Vaccine was Valneva Sweden AB, formerly Crucell Sweden AB.
She added that surveillance had been strengthened by NAFDAC at all ports of entry to prevent illegal importation of the falsified Dukoral Oral Cholera vaccine from Bangladesh.“Health care providers and other members of the public are advised to be vigilant and contact the nearest NAFDAC office with any information on the falsified Dukoral vaccine.
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