Rwanda: Drugs Authority Sends Alert On Fake Drugs From China, India

Kigali, 10 Dec 2018: Medical professionals in Rwanda have been alerted about fake drugs used for prevention of post-partum hemorrhage that sneaked into the country from India and China.

The two drug types; Misoprostol and Oxytocin from specific origins “are fake” – a communiqué from Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) – the provider of information on quality and safety of food and drugs in the country states.

Post-partum hemorrhage is caused by excessive breeding of the mother after birth.

Post-partum hemorrhage, eclampsia and pre-eclampsia, sepsis, obstructed labour, and post-abortion care account for more than 90% of all maternal deaths around the world, according to figures by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).Ktpress.rw