Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe

23/02/2026

As a member of the National Technical Committee on Drug and Substance Abuse, set up by the Government of Zimbabwe, the Authority participated in the National Youth Day Celebrations held at Igava Vocational Training Centre in Marondera.

The Authority exhibited at the event, engaging directly with young people to raise awareness on the dangers of drug and substance abuse. The MCAZ team educated the youth on the risks associated with the misuse of medicines, unregulated substances, and the growing threat of counterfeit and illicit products.

As the National Medicines Regulatory Authority, MCAZ emphasized the importance of the rational use of medicines, ensuring that medicines are taken correctly, responsibly, and only when prescribed by medical practitioners.

Protecting the youth means safeguarding their health. MCAZ remains committed to empowering young people with accurate information to make informed, responsible health decisions.

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21/02/2026

20/02/2026

The Authority’s Enforcement team, in collaboration with CID Mutoko, conducted a compliance blitz (clean-up) in Mutoko, Mashonaland East (Makaha and Katsande Business Centre), targeting the illegal sale of medical products from unlicensed premises.

Large quantities of both registered and unregistered medicines were confiscated, and three arrests were effected during the operation.

The Authority reiterates that only duly licensed persons are permitted to sell or handle registered medicines, and strictly from licensed premises, in terms of the law.

Members of the public are strongly urged to procure medicines and medical products exclusively from licensed individuals and authorised premises to safeguard their health and safety.


Zimbabwe Republic Police - ZRP
Ministry of Health and Child Care

19/02/2026

The MCAZ has successfully hosted the Harare Metropolitan Provincial Pharmacovigilance Training of Trainers (TOTs) Workshop today at Rainbow Towers Hotel.

The training, sponsored by the African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa's Development under the African Union Smart Safety Surveillance (AU-3S) Project, brought together 75 healthcare professionals from across the province.

The objective of the Training was to scale up the digitalisation and integration of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) reporting systems for medicines and vaccines, thereby increasing the reporting of:
• Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs)
• Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFIs)
• Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESIs)

Participants received hands-on training on ADR VigiMobile, AEFI VigiMobile, and VigiFlow electronic reporting tools, which continue to significantly improve reporting timelines and overall case submissions.

MCAZ, is the National Pharmacovigilance Centre for Zimbabwe, and remains committed to strengthening Zimbabwe’s pharmacovigilance systems and safeguarding public health.

18/02/2026

🚨 ALERT

The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has issued an important warning to the public and businesses. MCAZ’s name and logo must not be used on products, packaging, adverts, or online platforms unless official written permission has been granted.
Misuse can mislead consumers into believing unverified products are approved, and that poses a serious public health risk.

Details:https://portal.mcaz.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MEDIA-RELEASE-Warning-aganist-unauthorised-usse-of-MCAZ-and-Logo.pdf

10/02/2026

🚨ISITHEMBISO KULABO ESISEBENZA LABO

Thina abeMedicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) siyalazisa ngokuqalwa kwe Sithembiso Kulabo Esisebenza Labo, esichaza egcekeni:

✔️Imisebenzi esiyenzayo
✔️Izikhathi zokuphendula izicelo
✔️Amalungelo abathengi
✔️Indlela zokuxhumana lathi.

Isithembiso lesi salungiselwa ukuthi abathengi kanye lalabo esisebenza labo bonke babanjwe ngendlela elenhlonipho, elembeko, ngokuphangisa njalo ngendlela elokukhalipha.
Siyalikhuthaza lonke abalungisa imithi, osokhemisi, izibhedlela, amakliniki, abahlolisisayo kanye lozulu wonke - ukuthi libale lisebenzise ugwalo lolu ekusebenzeni kwenu leMCAZ.

👉OKUGCWELEYO:https://portal.mcaz.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Client-Service-Charter-Ndebele.pdf

09/02/2026

💥VIMBISO KUNE VATINOSHANDIDZANA NAVO

Isu veMedicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) tinoparura nekuzivisa kutangwa kwe Chivimbiso Kune Vatinoshandidzana Navo, chinotsanangura zviri pachena:

✔️ Mabasa atinoita
✔️ Nguva dzekupindura zvikumbiro
✔️ Kodzero dzevatengi
✔️ Nzira dzekutibata nadzo

Chivimbiso ichi chakagadzirirwa kuona kuti vatengi uye vatinoshandidzana navo vese vanobatwa zvine mwero, neruremekedzo, nekukasika uye nenzira yehunyanzvi.

Tinokurudzirai mose – vagadziri vemishonga, vanazvinamushonga, zvipatara, makirinika, vatsvagurudzi pamwe neveruzhinji – kuti muverenge nekushandisa gwaro iri mukushandidzana kwenyu neMCAZ.

👉 ZVIZHINJI:https://portal.mcaz.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Client-Service-Charter-Shona.pdf

06/02/2026

📢 MCAZ & ZRP Conduct Joint Clean-Up Campaign at Mbare Musika and Gazebo Area Caledonia/Eastview

The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ), in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), today conducted a joint clean-up campaign at Mbare Musika and the Gazebo area (Caledonia/Eastview) in Harare as part of the Government of Zimbabwe’s monthly National Clean-Up Campaign.

In line with this national initiative, which is carried out every first Friday of the month, the MCAZ focused on cleaning the streets of illicit pharmaceutical trade, targeting the illegal sale of medicines by vendors operating from unlicensed premises.

During the operation, several medicines were found being sold unlawfully from market stalls and informal trading spaces. As a result, several suspects were arrested and handed over to the ZRP for further investigations and prosecution. All recovered medicines were confiscated and will be disposed of in line with established procedures.

MCAZ reiterates that all medicines must only be sold from licensed premises and by authorised personnel. The sale of medicines in open markets and informal settings is illegal and exposes the public to serious health risks.

The Authority remains committed to supporting national efforts to promote a clean, safe and healthy environment, while protecting the public from substandard and falsified medicines.
Members of the public are encouraged to report suspected illegal sale of medicines to MCAZ or the nearest police station.

03/02/2026

📢NOTICE TO ALL APPROVED PHARMACEUTICAL WHOLESALE DEALERS

The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) hereby notifies all importers that it will conduct field screening of imported medicines at ports of entry. This initiative supports the MCAZ's mandate to ensure the safety, quality, and efficacy of all medicines in Zimbabwe. All screening activities will be at the Authority's expense.

MCAZ officers will be stationed at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to sample and screen imported pharmaceutical products using field detection and rapid screening technologies. Importers that use other designated ports of entry will be required to bring samples for screening to MCAZ offices as part of their physical examination process. These measures are designed to identify substandard and falsified medicines before they enter the national supply chain.

🚨 Details:https://portal.mcaz.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Circular-03-of-2026-Notification-of-Post-Market-Survellance-PMS-Screening-of-Imported-Medicines-at-Ports-of-Entry.pdf

28/01/2026

⚠️The MCAZ wishes to advise healthcare professionals, patients, and the general public of the detection of unauthorised Goserelin Acetate (Zoladex) 10.8mg injections circulating on the market through unapproved distribution channels.

Healthcare providers and pharmacies have been instructed to quarantine and surrender the unauthorised medicine to MCAZ for disposal, while members of the public who may have obtained it are urged to return it to the seller.

MCAZ continues to monitor the pharmaceutical market and advises the public to only use medicines that are registered and approved by the Authority.

Details:https://portal.mcaz.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MCAZ-Circular-4-of-2026-Unauthorised-Zoladex-for-publishing-2-1.pdf

28/01/2026

📢 Announcement

MCAZ wishes to remind all medicinal cannabis licence holders of their obligation to submit annual returns in line with Section 16 of the Dangerous Drugs (Production of Cannabis for Medicinal and Scientific Use) Regulations, Statutory Instrument 62 of 2018. Compliance with regulatory requirements is mandatory.
For more details:https://portal.mcaz.co.zw/.../MCAZ-Circular-02-of-2026.pdf

27/01/2026

📢 Public Announcement

RENEWAL OF LICENCES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CANNABIS FOR MEDICINAL AND SCIENTIFIC USE.

The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe would like to draw the attention of all producers of cannabis for medicinal and scientific use with licences issued in 2021 that the five (5) year validity period is lapsing this year. This applies to licence numbers: 001/2021 to 010/2021. In order to avoid inconveniences, all licences should be renewed before expiry.

For More Details:https://portal.mcaz.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MCAZ-Circular-01-of-2026.pdf