[READ] SAHPRA recalls two batches of Benylin Paediatric Syrup
The public is reminded that the recall is limited to two batches and should not panic regarding the range of products bearing the same name.

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#productrecall
#BenylinPaediatricSyrup

🚨🚨🔊Rwanda FDA would like to inform the general public about the recall of Batch No. 329304 of Benylin Pediatrics Syrup manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, South Africa.

🚨🚨🔊Rwanda FDA iramenyesha Abaturarwanda bose ko ihagaritse ikwirakwizwa, n’ikoreshwa rya nimero 329304 y' umuti witwa Benylin
Pediatrics Syrup, ukorwa n'uruganda rwitwa Johnson & Johnson, rwo muri
Afurika y 'Epfo.
#Recall
#HealthAlert

Today, Rwanda FDA DG Prof. Dr. Emile Bienvenu and Dr. Makokotlela Boitumelo Semete, the CEO of SAHPRA , signed an MoU to facilitate bilateral cooperation and mutual exchange of information and expertise on regulatory matters pertaining to medicines and vaccines.

Today, Dr. Makokotlela Boitumelo Semete, the CEO of SAHPRA , accompanied by DG Prof. Dr. Emile Bienvenu , visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial to honor the victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. Dr. Makokotlela is on a working visit to 🇷🇼. Remember-Unite-Renew #Kwibuka30

Today, DG Prof. Dr. Emile Bienvenu , presided over the official handover ceremony for newly appointed individuals within the Authority. He emphasized the unwavering commitment to providing full support and fostering collaboration to advance the mandate and objectives of Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority .

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On the sidelines of the Steering Committee meeting, the Director-General of Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority , Prof. Dr. Emile Bienvenu had a meeting with the US FDA team, led by Leigh Verbois, Director of the Office of Drug Security, Integrity, and Response at FDA.

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🚨🚨 Guhagarika gukwirakwiza, gukoresha no kwinjiza mu gihugu umuti witwa Tetracyclin eye ointment ukorwa n'uruganda rwitwa Angel Biogenic Private Ltd rwo mu Buhinde.

🚨🚨Rwanda FDA recalls all batches of tetracycline eye ointment manufactured by Angel Biogenics Pt
Ltd, India.

🚨Rwanda FDA
iramenyesha abaturarwanda bose ko ihagaritse ikwirakwiza n’ikoreshwa rya nimero (batch No):I13612 y' umuti witwa Phytomenadione BP 10 mg -1 ml (10x 1 ml) uterwa mu rushinge.

🚨 Rwanda FDA recalls Batch No.I13612 of Phytomenadione Injection BP 10 mg -1 ml Ampoule.

Rwanda FDA, with USAIDHanga_Akazi , is conducting training for food safety professionals that will be deployed to Small and Medium-sized food industries across the country,to provide free technical support to enhance compliance with food safety standards. #FoodSafety #CapacityBuilding

Rwanda FDA hosted a meeting with importers, members of AIGPHAR, of medical products to build more understanding and update them on the new rules that will govern importation of medical products in the country. The meeting resulted in fruitful exchanges between both parties.

Strengthening regulatory capacity is essential for a resilient health system.

WHO Rwanda Rep Dr Dr Brian Chirombo, with WHO African Region & @WHO HQ assessment teams joined 🇷🇼 Health Minister of State @yvanbutera & Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority DG at the start of the final formal benchmarking of Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority