Medical tests key to Nigeria’s health security, says FG

The Federal Government of Nigeria has emphasized the importance of medical diagnostics as a strategic national asset, urging the country to strengthen local production, quality assurance, and market development to reduce dependence on imported diagnostic products. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, highlighted the critical role of accurate and timely diagnosis in healthcare delivery, disease surveillance, and public health decision-making.

He stressed that achieving diagnostic sovereignty requires more than just local production, emphasizing the need for technology transfer, research, effective regulation, sustainable procurement, and strategic partnerships.

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