Chinese contraceptive pill in Zambia raises concern

A popular Chinese contraceptive pill in Zambia is having people talking about its efficacy and safety, because the language of instruction is in Chinese.

Ministry of Health permanent secretary Kennedy Malama told state-owned Zambia Daily Mail that it was worrying that women were taking the pill as they did not know the ingredients.

He urged women taking the Chinese contraceptive pill to stop immediately.

And the Zambia Medical Regulatory Authority says any medicine consumed in Zambia should have an English label.

Though the pill, which is referred to as “Chinese contraceptive”, is believed to have been imported for Chinese women in Zambia, it is popular in the country as it costs between $3 to $5 and is only taken once a month.

SOURCE: BBC NEWS
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