The Minister for Health, Mduduzi Matsebula, has appointed a nine-member Medicines Regulatory Board (MRB) mandated to oversee, regulate and ensure the safety, quality and efficacy of medical products in the country.
The establishment of the board marks a significant step in strengthening the country’s health regulatory framework, particularly in the regulation of medicines, vaccines, medical devices and other health-related products.
The Medicines Regulatory Board is expected to provide strategic oversight to the Medicines Regulatory Authority (MRA), ensuring that all medical products available on the market meet approved safety and quality standards. Its mandate also includes advising the Minister on matters related to medicine regulation and public health protection.
Speaking on the appointment, the Minister emphasised the critical role of effective regulation in safeguarding public health. He said the board will play a central role in protecting citizens from substandard, falsified and unsafe medical products, while also promoting confidence in the country’s health system.
The nine-member board brings together professionals with expertise in health, pharmaceuticals, law and governance, and is expected to work closely with relevant stakeholders to enhance compliance, transparency and accountability within the medical products sector.
The appointment of the Medicines Regulatory Board is aligned with government’s broader efforts to strengthen healthcare systems and ensure access to safe, effective and quality medical products for all citizens.
