The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an upgraded digital platform known as the Med Safety App, designed to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against substandard, falsified, and dangerous medicines.
The new system allows both healthcare professionals and members of the public to directly report suspected fake drugs as well as adverse drug reactions in real time, using their mobile phones.
According to NAFDAC, the goal is to improve drug safety surveillance in Nigeria by making reporting faster, simpler, and more accessible. Instead of waiting for formal complaints through complex channels, users can now instantly submit reports that go directly to the agency for review and action.
Health experts say this move could significantly improve early detection of unsafe medicines circulating in the market, especially in a country where counterfeit drugs remain a serious public health challenge.
The agency is encouraging Nigerians to download the Med Safety App on Android and iOS devices and actively participate in protecting public health by reporting suspicious or harmful medical products.
Authorities believe that wider public involvement will help strengthen regulation, reduce drug-related risks, and ensure that only safe and quality-assured medicines are available in the country.
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