Health News of Friday, 9 March 2018Source: ghananewsagency.orgHealth Minister warns of dangers of Tramadol abuseHealth Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-ManuThe Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is placing more restriction on Tramadol use and distribution by registering it as a Controlled substance, Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman-Manu announced on Thursday. Also, in addiction, dependence and mental health effects suffered by Tramadol abusers renders them totally or partially inefficient at their daily activities, resulting in low productivity. “This overburdens the nation’s health care system due to the need for rehabilitation or morbidity and mortality of persons with Tramadol health implications,” Mr Agyeman-Manu, who is also the MP for Dormaa Central said. Mr Agyeman-Manu said the FDA had strengthened follow-up inspections to monitor the distribution records of importers and manufacturers of Tramadol. It has also intensified public education on social media platforms and conducting on-going public education at public places.

Source: GhanaWeb March 08, 2018 20:15 UTC