National Drug Authority is gov’t agency that promotes & protects public health through effective regulation of human, animal medicines & healthcare products.

Joined September 2012
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We are always pleased to join the Nabagereka of @BugandaKingdom_ on the Kisaakate. The 2026 Kisaakate is themed on mental health. NDA is engaging these over 400 young people from different schools on substance and drug misuse and abuse.
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BREAKING: Uganda's National Drug Authority has just approved Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly dose PrEP manufactured by Gilead, a USA based company! This is a game-changer for HIV prevention, especially for those at high risk. This is great step towards ending AIDS by 2030.
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From us to you, a Healthy 2026!
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Today is National Court Open Day and we are at Kololo National Ceremonial Grounds to share with you our mandate, the regulations we implement and how we can work together to ensure that our pharmaceutical industry remains crime-free. Visit our tent and get more information.
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After 4 weeks of background work, we have finally arrested Muzahura John Baptist, a Senior Clinical Officer of Nyamuyanja Health Center IV in Isingiro District who has been on run after being illegally found with over 500,000 doses of antiretrovirals (ARVs) at his home in Nyamitanga, Mbarara city. The NDA team also recovered at his home 2680 doses of antimalarials and 11,500 malaria testing kits and other assorted medicines including amoxicillin sodium injection, gentamicin injection, calcium lactate tablets, povidone iodine, amoxicillin, all bearing marks applied on the stores under the control of the ministry of health “Government of Uganda for public use only not for sale” that together with his accomplice, Balhubasa Bridget, a Health Information Assistant and Stores In-Charge at the same facility had stolen from a government health facility. Bridget that was arrested two weeks ago was yesterday sentenced to 3 years in prison by the Isingiro Chief Magistrate’s Court.
I must confess, I have met the most challenging assignment of my recent days! Not seen a criminal so calculative and having their backs so covered like this one! Man went through our hands like a slippery snail, the accomplice dashed into a shrine in western Uganda and the hunt continues😁. But looking at the recoveries, they had to do all that to protect their “gains”. Over 500,000 doses of ARVs, tens of thousands of assorted medicines all stolen from just two health center 4s in one district!
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UPDATE: @UNDAuthority together with @PoliceUg, has arrested a clinician, and a health information assistant at Nyamuyanja Health Center IV in Isingiro District, for alleged involvement in the theft of government drugs. According to NDA spokesperson @AbiazRwamwiri, over 500,000 doses of ARVs, anti-malaria drugs, HIV testing kits, and other medications were recovered from the suspect’s residence in Katete, Nyamitanga, Mbarara City South Division. Since 2019, the NDA has recovered stolen government drugs worth Shs15 billion, according to Rwamwiri. #MonitorUpdates 📹: Cosline Nakahiira
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UPDATE: @UNDAuthority, through a special operation has arrested John Baptist Muzahura a Senior Clinical Officer of Nyamuyanja Health Center IV in Isingiro district. Muzahura has been on the run after being illegally found with over 500,000 doses of antiretroviral (ARVs) at his home in Nyamitanga, Mbarara city south. Courtesy photos @alexmugasha1 #NBSUpdates
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The NDA and Police have arrested clinician John Baptist Muzahura and Bridget Balhubasa, a health information assistant at Nyamuyanja HC IV, for allegedly stealing government drugs. Over 500,000 doses of ARVs, anti-malarials, HIV test kits and more were recovered from Muzahura’s home in Mbarara, NDA says. #NTVNews 📸: Cosline Agasaro
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Pharmaceutical quality is central to regulatory principles and each day, we strive to explore smarter and most effective ways to strengthen our quality assurances across all our processes. #WorldQualityWeek2025
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We are happy to be part of this initiative we are sure will be a great platform to discuss how we can work together to address Africa health challenges and specifically, enhancing our pharmaceutical sector. @MinofHealthUG @hiha_awards #AfricaHealthSummit
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We have concluded enforcement operation in districts of Kitgum, Kwania, Amolatar, Pader and Gulu, closer 45 drug outlets, including illegal pharmacies illegal drug shops and stores from where 189 boxes of assorted medicines worth over UGX 125 million were impounded.
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Six individuals including Ogwal Moses, Okodi Edmund, Odongo Haron, Omach Andrew, Odiya Alexander and Kiiza Emmanuel were arrested and will be charged for; conducting business of a pharmacist without a license, illegal possession of government stores, among others.
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🩺 As a healthcare giver, ✔️ Inform patients of potential side effects ✔️ Show patients how to report them ✔️ Tell patients to read the patient information leaflet ✔️ Report suspected side effects via nda.or.ug/wp-content/uploads… or call: 0800101 999 whatsApp:0740002070 #MedSafetyWeek
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Reporting side effects helps regulatory agencies like us understand more about the safety profile of medicines. Help keep others safe from future harm – #ReportSideEffects 👉 ia the link 👉 umc-ext-prd-ereporting-prod-… or Toll free: 0800 101 999 whatsApp:0740 002070 #MedSafetyWeek
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Uganda National Drug Authority retweeted
Honored to host the @UNDAuthority (NDA) and a delegation of #herbalists today under the Herbalist Production Enhancement Consultancy program. As the pioneering force in Uganda's organics and alternative medicine sector, we shared our 13 years of accumulated expertise in advanced manufacturing practices, dedicated to upholding the highest safety standards and producing quality herbal products for all. #AloeshaOrganic
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Together with @MinofHealthUG @WHOUganda @stanbicug and partners, we are excited to host the first ever Africa Health Summit on 14th November 2025 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. You do not want to miss this! @hiha_awards
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Breaking: We have arrested Odoi John, a Health Assistant at Kifamba HC III in Rakai, Nakuya Jackie, an Enrolled Nurse at Kiwangala HC IV in Lwengo and Julius Babalanda Kabuure, a medical clinical Officer at Kyazanga Health Centre IV in Lwengo for theft of government drugs.
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From us to all Ugandans, Happy 63rd Independence Day celebrations.
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The National Drug Authority (NDA) and Uganda Police have seized drugs worth UGX 85 million in a weeklong operation across western Uganda. The crackdown, carried out in Ntungamo, Kamwenge, Rubirizi, Kisoro, and Mbarara, led to the closure of 96 drug shops and the impounding of 185 boxes of medicines found in poor storage or being sold by unlicensed dealers. Aggrey Twesigye Reports #CroozeFMNews #Mbarara
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Today we concluded a compliance enforcement operation targeting illegal drug outlets in Ntungamo, Kamwenge, Rubirizi, Kisoro, and Mbarara districts. 96 drug outlets were closed, over 185 boxes of assorted medicines worth over UGX 85 million impounded.
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