FG to Pool-Procurie Essential Drugs for Quality, Availability in Nigeria

The Federal Government plans to purchase a large quantity of essential drugs to improve access to quality healthcare for Nigerians. The government aims to ensure the affordability and availability of critical medicines through a mass procurement program.

The Nigerian government has announced plans to undertake a mass purchase of essential drugs for the country's population, aiming to improve access to quality medicine while ensuring availability. According to Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof Muhammad Pate, this initiative will focus on procuring medicines at optimal prices through a pool-procurement process. The goal is to strengthen Nigeria's health system by providing essential medications to citizens, particularly those who lack access to affordable healthcare options.