Tanzania's Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) has strengthened its partnership with the police to curb the importation, distribution, and use of substandard medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, and tobacco products. TMDA Director Adam Fimbo said the cooperation is essential to ensure Tanzanians access products of acceptable quality, safety, and effectiveness. He spoke during a working session between TMDA and the police force in Dar es Salaam, noting the authority is taking various measures against non-compliant products.
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