Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe

Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe MCAZ is responsible for protecting public and animal health by ensuring access to safe, effective, and good-quality medicines and medical devices

Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe is responsible for protecting public and animal health by ensuring that accessible medicines and allied substances and medical devices are safe, effective and of good quality through enforcement of adherence to standards by manufacturers and distributors. Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) is a statutory body established by an act of Parliament

, The Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act (MASCA) [Chapter 15.03]. MCAZ is a successor of the Drugs Control Council (DCC) and the Zimbabwe Regional Drug Control Laboratory (ZRDCL). DCC was established by an Act of Parliament in 1969: Drugs and Allied Substances Control Act [Chapter 15.03] following which ZRDCL became operational in 1989. The mandate of MCAZ is to protect public health ensuring that medicines and medical devices on the market are safe, effective and of good quality.

MCAZ participates in the Zimbabwe Pharmaceutical Industry Conference 2026Building a resilient and sustainable pharmaceut...
03/09/2026

MCAZ participates in the Zimbabwe Pharmaceutical Industry Conference 2026

Building a resilient and sustainable pharmaceutical ecosystem requires more than increased production and investment. It requires a regulatory environment that promotes quality, safety, innovation and sustainable sector development.

The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) is participating in the Zimbabwe Pharmaceutical Industry Conference 2026, being held from 3–5 September 2026 at Rainbow Towers, Harare, under the theme:

“Strengthening Zimbabwe’s Pharma Ecosystem for Resilience and Sustainability.”

MCAZ is contributing to the conference through technical presentations and an exhibition, creating opportunities to share regulatory insights and engage directly with pharmaceutical-sector stakeholders.

For manufacturers, importers, distributors, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders, the conference provides an opportunity to engage with the national medicines regulator, gain insight into regulatory expectations and explore opportunities for collaboration towards a stronger pharmaceutical sector.

MCAZ’s participation underscores its commitment to contributing to a pharmaceutical ecosystem that protects public health, promotes access to quality-assured medicines and supports sustainable industry development.

Stakeholders are encouraged to visit the MCAZ exhibition stand and engage with the team.

It's a Wrap!!! ! Over five days at Rajiv Gandhi Hall, the MCAZ engaged stakeholders on medicines regulation, post-market...
29/08/2026

It's a Wrap!!!

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Over five days at Rajiv Gandhi Hall, the MCAZ engaged stakeholders on medicines regulation, post-market surveillance, and the licensing of pharmacies and persons. The team also fielded questions on spotting substandard and falsified products, received complaints from members of the public, and welcomed a delegation from its parent ministry, the Ministry of Health and Child Care.

MCAZ thanks all who visited the stand and looks forward to continuing this engagement with the public at future events, in line with its mandate to safeguard the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines nationwide.

Follow the MCAZ WhatsApp Channel on: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8I673AYlUSTAPqbQ06

Day 5 of saw the MCAZ honoured to receive a delegation from its parent ministry, the Ministry of Health and Child Care...
28/08/2026

Day 5 of saw the MCAZ honoured to receive a delegation from its parent ministry, the Ministry of Health and Child Care. The delegation was led by Dr C. Dhege, Chief Director of Public Health, representing the Minister of Health and Child Care, and accompanied by Dr Jakanani, a Senior Consultant at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.

The visit underscored the Ministry's continued oversight of and confidence in MCAZ's regulatory work in safeguarding the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines and medical products available to the Zimbabwean public.

Day 4 of the Harare Agricultural Show marked another successful day of engagement at the MCAZ stand at Rajiv Gandhi Hall...
27/08/2026

Day 4 of the Harare Agricultural Show marked another successful day of engagement at the MCAZ stand at Rajiv Gandhi Hall.

Stakeholders and showgoers of all ages had the chance to ask critical questions on medicine safety and quality, reinforcing the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe's commitment to protecting patient safety and upholding high regulatory standards nationwide.

Patient Safety 📢 MCAZ is currently hosting Pharmacovigilance Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops (24–28 August 2026) at...
27/08/2026

Patient Safety

📢 MCAZ is currently hosting Pharmacovigilance Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops (24–28 August 2026) at Monomotapa Hotel, bringing together healthcare professionals from both public and private hospitals and clinics.

The training covers ADR/AEFI VigiMobile & VigiFlow reporting, ICSR reporting, product defect reporting, and strengthening Hospital Medicines & Therapeutics Committees — all in line with the objective of further strengthening the national pharmacovigilance system.

It's Day 3 of !The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show continues to draw crowds, and the MCAZ in the Rajiv Gandhi Hall stand rem...
26/08/2026

It's Day 3 of !

The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show continues to draw crowds, and the MCAZ in the Rajiv Gandhi Hall stand remains open to the public throughout the exhibition.

MCAZ officials are on hand to engage showgoers on the safe use of medicines, the risks posed by substandard and falsified medical products, and the Authority's regulatory mandate under the Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act [Chapter 15:03].

Visitors to the MCAZ stand can access public health information materials, ask questions on medicine registration and verification, and learn how to report suspicious or unregistered products. The Authority encourages all showgoers to visit the stand and take part in this year's public awareness activities at .

Visit the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe at Join us at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show in the Rajiv Gandhi Hal...
25/08/2026

Visit the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe at

Join us at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show in the Rajiv Gandhi Hall and discover how the Authority works in protecting public and animal health making sure medicines and medical devices available on the Zimbabwean market are safe, effective and of good quality.

💥 IT'S SHOW TIME!! DAY 1The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show opens today. Step into the world of medicine regulation with the ...
24/08/2026

💥 IT'S SHOW TIME!! DAY 1

The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show opens today. Step into the world of medicine regulation with the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) 2026!

Visit the MCAZ stand in the Rajiv Gandhi Hall to discover how the Authority safeguards public health by ensuring every medicine on the market is safe, effective, and of the highest quality. Our experts are ready to engage, share insights, and answer your questions.

💥SEE YOU THERE!

💥 IT'S SHOW TIME!!Step into the world of medicine regulation with the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe at the Zim...
23/08/2026

💥 IT'S SHOW TIME!!

Step into the world of medicine regulation with the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) 2026!

Visit the MCAZ stand in the Rajiv Gandhi Hall to discover how the Authority safeguards public health by ensuring every medicine on the market is safe, effective, and of the highest quality. Our experts are ready to engage, share insights, and answer your questions.

💥SEE YOU THERE!

📍Announcement The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has partnered with the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (Z...
21/08/2026

📍Announcement

The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has partnered with the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) to launch the Medicines Safety Journalist of the Year award, a new category under the National Journalism and Media Awards (NJAMA) 2025/2026.

The award recognises journalists whose published or broadcast work advances public understanding of medicine safety, side effects, adverse drug reactions, rational medicine use, and Zimbabwe's pharmacovigilance system.

📌Follow the MCAZ WhatsApp Channel on: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8I673AYlUSTAPqbQ06

The partnership reinforces MCAZ's commitment to combating misinformation relating to medicines and healthcare products and to promoting informed decision-making among consumers of medicines and medical devices.

🚨Details:https://portal.mcaz.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MEDIA-RELEASE-MEDICINES-SAFETY-JOURNALIST-OF-THE-YEAR-AWARD.pdf

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