An estimated value of 8,664,49...

An estimated value of 8,664,495 birr worth of expired and damaged kidney dialysis chemicals that were illegally stored were removed.

11/12/2018

During a search and surveillance conducted by the authority, expired kidney dialysis chemicals and medical equipment were found in a private residence in the Shola Market area of ​​Yeka District.

The stored medical equipment and chemicals were disguised as being stored at a kidney dialysis clinic, and were substandard and did not have the accreditation and qualification certificate of Yeka Branch Office, said Ato Sisay Hunde, Director of the Health Institutions and Professionals Supervision Directorate of the Branch Office. He added that the chemicals found were used for kidney dialysis treatment (Hemodialysis A) and (Hemodialysis B).

A total of 34 types of medical equipment and kidney dialysis chemicals were found in the warehouse, 14 of which were completely expired, and two types were found to be unfit for use due to improper storage and were disposed of at the Alert Comprehensive Stabilized Hospital's medical chemicals and medicine incinerator. The remaining 18 types of medical equipment were found to be in good condition and were not disposed of.

The total value of the products removed is estimated at 8 million 664 thousand 495 birr, including 14 types of expired kidney dialysis chemicals with an estimated value of 8 million 615 thousand 495 birr, and two types of chemicals that are not used for service due to storage problems have an estimated value of 49 thousand. In addition, it was stated that the service life examination of the products showed dates ranging from 2021 to 2026, which is many years after their service life.

The products found were removed as a result of the action taken, and the clinic associated with the discovery was also suspended from providing services, the official added.

In his message, the General Manager of the YEKA Branch, Ato Fantahun Tadesse, stated that the health risk that could be caused by irresponsible hoarding of health resources could be prevented in advance through the inspection and monitoring carried out by the authority. He called on the community to cooperate and provide suggestions to prevent illegal activities and to stand by the health control bodies to work together.

The General Manager of the Authority, Dr. Mulu Imebet Tadesse, stated that the Authority has closely monitored the matter and is taking responsibility to prevent illegal medical products from reaching the public by conducting intensive monitoring of health institutions, disposal sites and storage areas of medicines and medical products in institutions. He also called on the institutions to maintain legality and standards for their work and obtain permission from the Authority.