Politics, weak regulation are failing Nigeria’s health system —Ex-PSN president, Akintayo

Nigerian Tribune | 24-09-2026 07:00am |

Olumide Akintayo, a Fellow and past President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, has identified politics and weak regulation as factors failing Nigeria's health system. In an interview, he emphasized the urgent need to strengthen the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, including a greater role for community pharmacists in primary healthcare and expanding access to essential services. The discussion was held under the theme 'Empowering Pharmacists for Healthier Futures.'

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