National Drug Authority (NDA) Archives

PM Nabbanja Launches National Regulators Association of Uganda to Boost Sector-wide Collaboration

The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, has launched the National Regulators Association of Uganda (NRAU), an innovative coalition dedicated to fostering collaboration among the country’s regulatory bodies. Conceived after the inaugural Regulators Breakfast Meeting in June 2022, this platform

October 24, 2024

Health

NDA Cracks Down on Illegal Drug Outlets in Northern Uganda

The National Drug Authority (NDA) has successfully concluded a 5-day compliance enforcement operation targeting illegal drug outlets in the Northern Region, spanning 6 districts including Apac, Alebtong, Kole, Lira City, Oyam, and Lira. During this operation, a total of 216 drug outlets

October 27, 2023

Crime

Forgery At National Drug Authority: Amoreen Naluyima Fraudulently Recruited As Director Labaratory Services-Whistleblower

Following vacant positions at Uganda Drug Authority, an internal advertisement was published on 15th December 2022 calling for potential candidates for the position of Director Laboratory services. The then Manager Medicine Unit, Amoreen Naluyima applied for the position against the set requirements,

March 23, 2023

News

Security,NDA Officials Storm Pastor Kayanja’s Church,Impound Counterfeit Tickoff Acaricide

The National Drug Authority (NDA) warned the public to beware of a fake acaricide (chemicals used to kill ticks and mites) called ‘Tickoff’ advertised at Miracle Center Cathedral, pastor Robert Kayanja’s church. According to Abiaz Rwamwiri, the NDA Public Relations Manager, the

February 8, 2023

Health

National Drug Authority Unveils Modern Lab To Test Tablets, IV Fluids

Uganda will now be able to test a whole range of pharmaceutical drugs following the opening of a sh3-billion shillings modern National Drug Authority (NDA) microbiology laboratory at Mulago. Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng launched the Pharmaceutical Microbiology Laboratory on

November 25, 2022

Health

NDA, Tooro Kingdom Join Hands To Curb Drug Misuse

Fort-Portal: The National Drug Authority (NDA) and Tooro Kingdom have joined hands to clamp down on illegal traders of medicines in the Rwenzori region. Dr. Merdard Bitekyerezo, the chairperson of NDA says while the authority has previously been using surveillance, arrests, and

November 17, 2022

Crime·Health

NDA Arrests Three For Selling Fake Covidex In Kampala

The National Drug Authority (NDA) has arrested three people in Kampala for selling a fake Covidex herbal medicine, a concoction that is approved last week for use in the treatment of viral infections including Covid-19. The suspects are Daniel Lule, a clinical

July 9, 2021

Health

NDA Closes 117 Illegal Drug Shops, Pharmacies

The National Drug Authority (NDA) has closed at least 117 drug shops, pharmacies and clinics over failure to meet various requirements. The reasons for closure included operating without a license, lack of qualified personnel, unsuitable premises and carrying out activities they are

November 2, 2020