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Namibia: Public urged to exercise caution with zinc picolinate and selenium in children – News

Namibia: Public urged to exercise caution with zinc picolinate and selenium in children – News

Africa Links 24 with Puyeipawa Nakashole
Published on 2026-01-19 07:45:10

The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) has advised the public and healthcare professionals to exercise caution when using products containing zinc picolinate and selenium, particularly in children under 18 years.

The advisory follows a recent decision by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) to recall similar products for use in children.

This was announced in a media statement released by NMRC registrar Fransina Nambahu on Sunday.

While the NMRC…

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