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Assessment Begins for Ethiopian FDA Laboratory to Provide Regional Specialized Testing Services

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Assessment Begins for Ethiopian FDA Laboratory to Provide Regional Specialized Testing Services
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An evaluation has begun to determine if the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority's quality control laboratory meets the standards to provide specialized pharmaceutical testing services for the Eastern and Southern African region.

  • An assessment team of experts from Eastern and Southern African countries, led by IGAD, has begun evaluating the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority's quality control laboratory.
  • The evaluation aims to determine if the laboratory meets standards to provide specialized pharmaceutical testing services for the Eastern and Southern African region.
  • The external expert assessment began this week and will last for five weeks.
  • The review will determine whether the laboratory can provide reliable regional drug testing services and support countries in regulatory decisions regarding medical product safety and quality.
  • The evaluation team will examine the laboratory's overall capacity, professional competence, and quality systems, while identifying gaps and necessary improvements.