LMHRA Act of Legislation

PREAMBLE

WHEREAS, it is recognized that health care plays a significant role in securing well-being and productivity of the people, as well as economic development of the country, and it is recognized that medicines and health products play a vital role in the health care of humans, as well as animals;

REALIZING the necessity to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines and health products used in the Republic of Liberia;

NOTING THAT, it is incumbent upon the Government of the Republic of Liberia to promulgate laws to ensure good quality, safe and efficacious medicines and health products for the enhancement of quality health services in the country; and

WHEREAS, to achieve these ends, it is found necessary to establish an effective Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority;