LCCI Calls for Strengthening of Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Capacity for Health Care Delivery
Dike Onwuamaeze The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for the strengthening of Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity to build an efficient healthcare economy that creates jobs, attracts investment
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for strengthening Nigeria's local pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity to improve healthcare delivery, create jobs, and attract investment. Speaking at the "LCCI Medical, Pharmaceuticals and Allied Services Group Symposium," LCCI President Mr. Leye Kupoluyi emphasized that Nigeria cannot achieve health security while being excessively dependent on imported medicines, active pharmaceutical ingredients, vaccines, diagnostics, and medical consumables.
Kupoluyi highlighted that local manufacturing is a critical dimension in transforming Nigeria's healthcare delivery, as it can provide a health-security strategy, industrial policy, and investment opportunity, leading to greater availability, competitive pricing, and improved access to essential medicines for Nigerians.
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