FG Targets 70% Local Production of Essential Medicines by 2030

FG targets 70% local production of essential medicines by 2030

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Monday in Lagos while declaring open the 8th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers Expo, organised by the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMG-MAN).

Nigeria Targets 70% Local Medicine Production By 2030

The Federal Government has set a target to achieve 70% local production of essential medicines by 2030 to curb import dependence and high costs.

FG Reafirms Commitment to Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing in Nigeria, describing stronger domestic production as essential to medicine security, healthcare resilience and sustainable economic development. In a statement signed by the Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, Ado Bako, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare said Minister of State for […]