ICPC SEEKS ACTION AGAINST UNREGULATED HERBAL DRINKS AMID HEATH CONCERNS. (PHOTO)
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged the Nigerian Natural Medicines Development Agency (NNMDA) to tackle the rising proliferation of unregulated herbal drinks across the country.
Speaking during a one-day training webinar on transparency and accountability in public institutions, Kabir Elelu, the ICPC Resident Commissioner for Lagos State, highlighted the public health risks posed by the widespread consumption of unregulated herbal mixtures, often referred to as “Ala Agbo.”
Elelu stressed the need for immediate intervention, noting that many of these herbal concoctions, sold by hawkers, are endangering lives.
“An area that requires urgent attention is natural medicine. How can we harness and regulate it to protect public health? The proliferation of these unregulated herbal drinks has become a significant issue,” Elelu stated.
He added, “Some of these mixtures are harming our people. The unchecked sale of these concoctions across the country is contributing to a surge in liver cirrhosis and other related health conditions. This is a nationwide problem that requires a solution.”
The ICPC’s call highlights the urgency of regulating the natural medicine industry to ensure public safety.
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