NAFDAC Exposes Expired USAID Condoms, Fake Drugs Repackaged for Sale in Lagos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has made alarming discoveries during its ongoing enforcement operation at the Idumota open drug market in Lagos.

During the raid, officials seized expired condoms, counterfeit GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) medicines, unregistered narcotics, and vaccines stored in unsanitary conditions—some shockingly found in toilets. The agency disclosed this in a statement posted on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) on Thursday.

A particularly concerning find was expired condoms donated by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which had been repackaged and sold under the brand name “Kiss Condom.” The operation, conducted on Tuesday, also led to the confiscation of banned drugs such as Analgin, improperly stored Oxytocin for maternal health, and vaccines requiring cold-chain storage but left in unsafe conditions.

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NAFDAC reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating counterfeit and substandard medical products, emphasizing the severe health risks posed by these illegal drugs and medical supplies. The agency stated that enforcement actions will continue, targeting illicit drug networks and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.