Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says they have seen an upsurge in the importation of Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits, some of which are not yet approved for any use by reliable medical authorities.
Dr Fong says the importation of any medical testing device must have prior authorization from the Fiji Medicinal Products Board in order to be imported and sold in Fiji.
He says the Ministry of Health will now only consider Fiji Medicinal Products Board approved COVID-19 Rapid Diagnostic Tests kits.
Dr Fong adds therefore importers are advised to apply for the appropriate import license from Fiji Medicinal Products Board prior to the arrival of Rapid Diagnostic Test kits into the country.
