NAFDAC made the warning in a public alert tagged “Public Alert No. 02/2023,” on the agency’s website on Monday, noted that laboratory analysis of samples of both products, undertaken by national quality control laboratories of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, found both products contained unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol as contaminants.

It said the manufacturer of both products is Marion Biotech Private Limited, Uttar Pradesh, India.

The public alert read, “To date, the stated manufacturer has not provided guarantees to the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the safety and quality of these products.

“Diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol are toxic to humans when consumed and can prove fatal. Toxic effects can include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, the inability to pass urine, headaches, altered mental state, and acute kidney injury, which may lead to death.

“These substandard products are therefore unsafe, and their use, especially in children, may result in serious injury or death.”

NAFDAC also urged manufacturers of syrups that contain excipients including propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol, and/or glycerin/glycerol, to test for the presence of contaminants such as ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol before use in medicines.

“Although the products are not in the NAFDAC database, importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the substandard (contaminated) syrups.

“All medical products must be obtained from authorized/licensed suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked,” it said.

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In a statement signed by the Ministry’s Deputy Director Information,Rhoda Ishaku Iliya, the palliative have been: “handed over to the three states affected by the lockdown for onward distribution to the targeted beneficiaries including Persons Living with Disabilities.

The Minister gave this assurance at the stakeholders meeting between the Minister and Persons Living with Disabilities in Abuja.

“This gathering is indeed crucial as welfare and concern of PWDs in Nigeria cannot be over-emphasised. The Buhari-led administration has placed priority on assisting PWDs by coming up with policies and programmes which when executed by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development will ensure inclusion and improve the wellbeing of all PWDs in the country,” She said.

Farouq further said that from the creation of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development on 21st August 2019, that one of the Ministry’s mandate is developing PWDs friendly policies and welfare noting that according to World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Bank 2011 report that Nigeria has an estimated 25 million persons living with disabilities.

She noted that PWDs in our society  today are faced with many barriers to inclusion in all aspects of societal life and do not enjoy full access to societal life on an equal basis with others, especially in the areas of transportation, healthcare, employment, education as well as social and political participation.

According to her, to address this, on my assumption of duty as the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, l immediately appointed a Special Assistant (Special Needs) to coordinate and liaise with PWDs in Nigeria to meet and brainstorm on how to carter for the welfare of PWDs in tanderm with the mandate of the Ministry on Social Affairs Intervention.

Farouq reiterated Federal Government’s is commitment towards enhancing the living conditions of all Nigerians especially the vulnerable in the society.

She also commended President Muhammadu Buhari led administration for his commitment and dedication towards the plight of PWDs and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria.

The President, Albino Foundation of Nigeria Mr. Jake Epelle, in his speech advocated for the creation of a department of Disabilities and need for comprehensive data of persons living with disabilities in the ministry. He also appealed for the appointment of a member   PWDs on the PTF committee,   inclusion in National Social Investment Programme and provision of palliative for PWDs among others.

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