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The National Drug Authority (NDA) has arrested two men over the alleged manufacture and distribution of counterfeit antiseptic products intended for sale to medical laboratories and clinics in and around Kampala.
According to NDA spokesperson Abiaz Rwamwiri, the suspects were found with approximately 200 litres of fake antiseptic products packaged under well-known brands, including Kevlon Gentle, Povidone Iodine, and Iodine Tincture, which are commonly used in surgical procedures and wound care.
Investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly produced the products in a rented room on William Street in Kampala before transporting them to Nasser Road, where they were rebranded to resemble genuine NDA-approved products. Authorities say accomplices helped package and label the products using counterfeit stickers and containers designed to deceive buyers.
The operation was uncovered following intelligence-led investigations by the NDA, which raised concerns about the circulation of potentially unsafe medical products in health facilities.
During subsequent searches conducted at the suspects' residences and business premises in Prime Complex on Wilson Street, officials reportedly recovered a range of packaging materials, including containers, labels, and stickers believed to have been used in the counterfeiting operation.
NDA warned that counterfeit medical products pose a serious public health risk because their contents, quality, and safety cannot be guaranteed. Health facilities and members of the public have been urged to purchase medicines and medical supplies only from licensed and authorized dealers.
The authority also reiterated its commitment to intensifying surveillance and enforcement operations against individuals involved in the illegal manufacture, packaging, and distribution of medical products.
The two suspects remain in custody as investigations continue and could face charges related to the manufacture and sale of counterfeit medical products if found culpable.
According to NDA spokesperson Abiaz Rwamwiri, the suspects were found with approximately 200 litres of fake antiseptic products packaged under well-known brands, including Kevlon Gentle, Povidone Iodine, and Iodine Tincture, which are commonly used in surgical procedures and wound care.
Investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly produced the products in a rented room on William Street in Kampala before transporting them to Nasser Road, where they were rebranded to resemble genuine NDA-approved products. Authorities say accomplices helped package and label the products using counterfeit stickers and containers designed to deceive buyers.
The operation was uncovered following intelligence-led investigations by the NDA, which raised concerns about the circulation of potentially unsafe medical products in health facilities.
During subsequent searches conducted at the suspects' residences and business premises in Prime Complex on Wilson Street, officials reportedly recovered a range of packaging materials, including containers, labels, and stickers believed to have been used in the counterfeiting operation.
NDA warned that counterfeit medical products pose a serious public health risk because their contents, quality, and safety cannot be guaranteed. Health facilities and members of the public have been urged to purchase medicines and medical supplies only from licensed and authorized dealers.
The authority also reiterated its commitment to intensifying surveillance and enforcement operations against individuals involved in the illegal manufacture, packaging, and distribution of medical products.
The two suspects remain in custody as investigations continue and could face charges related to the manufacture and sale of counterfeit medical products if found culpable.
