The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the general
public not to patronize a fake herbal medicine known as ‘HEPA 3'.
A press statement issued by the Authority explained that medicine which is purported to treat Hepatitis B, Typhoid fever and other immune-compromised conditions is “misleading” as one medication cannot treat all the above mentioned diseases and infections.
The statement also indicated that the medicine has not been registered with the FDA therefore, the manufacturers and distributors have been arrested by the Kumasi Police.
Below is the full statement from the FDA
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) wishes to bring to the attention of the general public, the distribution and sale of a fake herbal medicine, HEPA 3. The FDA has not registered HEPA 3 as being claimed by the manufacturer.
According to the manufacturers of HEPA 3, Dr Akosua Adu-Ayaa and Akomea Sakyi who operate a herbal clinic/manufacturing facility at Chirapatre called Power Specialist Clinic / Power Health Products Limited, HEPA 3 is supposed to treat Hepatitis B, Typhoid fever and other immune- compromised conditions.
The Food and Drugs Authority wishes to advice the general public not to patronize HEPA 3 because it cannot treat Hepatitis B infection, Moreover, Hepatitis B infection is a viral disease whilst Typhoid fever is caused by salmonella bacteria. One product cannot therefore treat the two disease conditions.
Hepatitis B infection can lead to life-threatening complications like Impairment of the liver (reduced ability of the liver to function), liver failure and an increased risk of developing liver cancer. Hepatitis B infection can also cause kidney problems that may lead eventually to kidney failure.
In view of the seriousness of the above complications, it is unacceptable for anyone to mislead the public that he/she has a cure for Hepatitis B when actually that is not true.
Meanwhile Dr. Akosua Adu-Ayaa and Akomea Sakyi, manufacturers and distributors of HEPA 3 have been arrested by the Kumasi police.
The public is entreated to report anyone found selling HEPA 3 to the nearest FDA office or the Police.
Additionally, information from the general public on persons in any practice possible of endangering public health and safety with respect to FDA’s mandate is most welcomed through any of the following contact numbers; 0244337235, 0544338829, 0246809509 or 054486341W
Signed
DR STENPHEN K. OPUNI CHIEF EXECUTIVE
source: citifm
A press statement issued by the Authority explained that medicine which is purported to treat Hepatitis B, Typhoid fever and other immune-compromised conditions is “misleading” as one medication cannot treat all the above mentioned diseases and infections.
The statement also indicated that the medicine has not been registered with the FDA therefore, the manufacturers and distributors have been arrested by the Kumasi Police.
Below is the full statement from the FDA
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) wishes to bring to the attention of the general public, the distribution and sale of a fake herbal medicine, HEPA 3. The FDA has not registered HEPA 3 as being claimed by the manufacturer.
According to the manufacturers of HEPA 3, Dr Akosua Adu-Ayaa and Akomea Sakyi who operate a herbal clinic/manufacturing facility at Chirapatre called Power Specialist Clinic / Power Health Products Limited, HEPA 3 is supposed to treat Hepatitis B, Typhoid fever and other immune- compromised conditions.
The Food and Drugs Authority wishes to advice the general public not to patronize HEPA 3 because it cannot treat Hepatitis B infection, Moreover, Hepatitis B infection is a viral disease whilst Typhoid fever is caused by salmonella bacteria. One product cannot therefore treat the two disease conditions.
Hepatitis B infection can lead to life-threatening complications like Impairment of the liver (reduced ability of the liver to function), liver failure and an increased risk of developing liver cancer. Hepatitis B infection can also cause kidney problems that may lead eventually to kidney failure.
In view of the seriousness of the above complications, it is unacceptable for anyone to mislead the public that he/she has a cure for Hepatitis B when actually that is not true.
Meanwhile Dr. Akosua Adu-Ayaa and Akomea Sakyi, manufacturers and distributors of HEPA 3 have been arrested by the Kumasi police.
The public is entreated to report anyone found selling HEPA 3 to the nearest FDA office or the Police.
Additionally, information from the general public on persons in any practice possible of endangering public health and safety with respect to FDA’s mandate is most welcomed through any of the following contact numbers; 0244337235, 0544338829, 0246809509 or 054486341W
Signed
DR STENPHEN K. OPUNI CHIEF EXECUTIVE
source: citifm
