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Authorities Implement Measures Against 309 Institutions for Violations

Jul 27 , 2025


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The Addis Abeba Food & Drug Authority (AAFDA) has announced that it has taken administrative actions against 309 health and medicine-distributing institutions following inspection findings in the concluded fiscal year. Out of 3,499 facilities inspected, comprising private and public health centers, drug vendors, and traditional treatment institutions, 227 were issued written warnings, while 76 were subject to temporary closures. Six institutions operating without their approved and issued operating licenses had their certificates revoked. Expired or substandard medicines worth nearly 75 million Br were removed from circulation. Over 17,000 health professionals were also subject to evaluation. The authority’s actions aim to uphold public health and safety standards by ensuring the quality and legality of services and products.


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