‘Reliance on foreign drugs poses national health security threat’

Stakeholders in Nigeria's healthcare sector have expressed serious concerns regarding the nation's reliance on imported medicines, highlighting it as a significant threat to national health security. This dependence on foreign pharmaceuticals has raised alarms about the country's vulnerability to supply chain disruptions and potential shortages of essential medications. Experts emphasize the need for increased local production capabilities to enhance self-sufficiency and ensure a more resilient healthcare system. The dialogue underscores the urgency for policy reforms aimed at bolstering domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing.

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