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|Articles|November 3, 2004
VScan Test Kits Get Full Regulatory Approval in Nigeria
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EDMONTON, Alberta -- Medical Services International Inc. is pleased to announce that the VScan HIV test kit has received full NAFDAC regulatory approval in Nigeria. Full NAFDAC approval means that the VScan HIV test kits can be used by any and all organizations, businesses or individuals that that want to use them. Many businesses in Nigeria have initiated testing programs for the testing of employees. In addition to the above noted organizations VScan test kits are also available on a retail level in pharmacies in Nigeria.
The full approvals by the NAFDAC in Nigeria show that once again the VScan HIV test kits are able to stand up to all regulatory testing required for approvals.
Approval in Nigeria means that the kits can also be sold in several countries surrounding Nigeria. The Nigerian approval of the VScan HIV test kit is very important as there are in excess of 100 million people in this area.
About VScan
The VScan rapid test kit is a single use, disposable, accurate, cost effective, easy to use, test for screening of HIV 1&2, Hepatitis B&C, Tuberculosis (TB), Dengue Fever and West Nile. The kits cannot be sold in Canada.
Source: Medical Services International Inc.
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