THE Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) has issued a public warning about the rising sale of unregulated herbal medicines and supplements, stating that they pose a significant threat to public health. In a statement, MQHZ Director General Dr Quince Mwabu said the organisation was particularly concerned about the reckless sale of products claiming to enhance physical attributes, which he described as deceptive and a contributor to the rising incidence of certain cancers. “The Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) is compelled to issue a public warning about the alarming proliferation of unregulated herbal medicines and supplements in the country, which poses a significant threat to public health. These products have devastating consequences, including complications and deaths from...