By KGR Reporter,
The National Drug Authority has closed 51 drug shops and impounded medicines worth 35 million shillings from Greater Luwero.
Early this week, National Drug Authority and Police embarked on a compliance enforcement operation targeting drug outlets in the districts of Nakaseke and Nakasongola.
According to Dr Sam Nkuba Beinomugisha the Senior Inspector of Drugs at Kampala NDA, by yesterday at least 35 drug shops in Nakaseke and 19 drug shops in Nakasongola were found operating illegally.
Nkuba explained that some drug shops were found operating without licenses and others hiring unqualified personnel.
He added all impounded drugs were transported to NDA stores at Nakawa where the affected owners of drugs will reclaim it after fulfilling the requirements. Tom Makumbi the Senior Inspector of Drugs at Kampala NDA added that some drugs were found to be administered by School dropouts and casual laborers which was risky and illegal. Mr. Makumbi speaking..
Makumbi added that in some drug shops, medicines were found to be kept in unconducive buildings which may compromise their safety. END.