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MCA and ARP Strengthen Ties Through Study Visit and MoU Signing

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A team from the Medicines Control Agency (MCA), The Gambia, is currently on a study visit to the Senegalese Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (ARP) from 28 July to 1 August 2025. This visit forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration between the two National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) on their Regulatory Functions including the fight against […]

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Capacity Building Training on Clinical Trials and Pharmacovigilance

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The Paul-Ehrlich-Institut (PEI) of the Federal Ministry of Health Germany recently concluded a five-day training session from 07-11 July 2025 for Staff of The Directorate of Clinical Trials and Pharmacovigilance (DCTPV), Medicines Control Agency (MCA), The Gambia. The training aimed at improving the skills and capacity of Staff of the DCTPV in the regulation of

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Medicines Control Agency launches clampdown on illegal medicine sellers

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The Gambia’s Medical Control Agency  (MCA) has launched a clampdown on “illegal medicines operators” in the country. Officials from the agency supported by the Gambia Police Force carried out raids in the Greater Banjul Area.  “In the execution of its mandate, the MCA with the support of the Gambia Police Force has been conducting raids on

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MCA Warns Private Hospitals, Others To Desist From Peddling Covid-19 Test Kits

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The Gambia Medicines Control Agency in close collaboration with the Pharmacy Council has issued a stern warning to private hospitals and clinics as well as pharmacies and drugstore to desist from venturing into ‘unauthorised importation, distribution, storage, sale and use of Covid-19 test kits or diagnostic pharmacies.’ The agency’s warning comes amid high rise in coronavirus

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