Cambodian health ministry warns public to avoid unapproved rabies vaccines
A ban on the use, distribution or sale of the INDIRABmcf rabies vaccine was announced on Oct 10.
Mom Kunthear
October 12, 2022

PHNOM PENH – The Ministry of Health has warned the public against purchasing or using an unregistered version of the IndiRab rabies vaccine.
A ban on the use, distribution or sale of the INDIRABmcf rabies vaccine was announced on October 10, after it was found to not have a registration number from the ministry.


The Ministry of Health has warned the public against purchasing or using an unregistered version of the IndiRab rabies vaccine. HEALTH MINISTRY

The INDIRAB vaccine distributed by VAC PHARMA Co Ltd has the registration number CAM R, 0376 IV-12 and comes in white and blue packaging, while the unregistered version has a cheap-looking red and white packet featuring a number of errors.

“The ministry would like to inform all citizens not to buy or use the unregistered vaccine because its quality, safety and effectiveness cannot be guaranteed.

“It could be fake and harm the health or even endanger the lives of consumers,” it said.

According to the Law on Pharmaceutical Management, all medicines and products for the prevention or treatment of disease in Cambodia must be registered with the health ministry.

“Before buying any kind of medicine, it is important to check the certificate of registration on the packaging,” said the ministry.

“An authentic certificate has two parts – the upper part with the company name and the lower part with the registration number.”

In addition, the ministry ordered the immediate cessation of the import, distribution and sale of the vaccine, and called for vigilance among the public.

“The ministry will take strict legal action against anyone distributing or selling the unregistered vaccine in accordance with the law in force,” it added.
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