The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has conducted a comprehensive mop-up operation of contaminated food and drugs across several key markets in Maiduguri, Borno State.
The operation was carried out to prevent their reintroduction into the market, thereby preventing possible outbreak of diseases. The removed items are valued at over N5 billion.
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The mop-up operation was carried out in Gamboru Drug and Food Market, Monday Market, Open Air, Theatre Drug Market, Gwange Drug Market.
NAFDAC’s Northeast Director, Mr. Kenneth Azikiwe, said that the recent floods have posed a significant risk to public health by contaminating food and drug supplies.
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