Soludo seeks pharmacists’ support to tackle fake drugs
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has called for collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria to tackle the circulation of fake drugs. Read More: https://punchng.com/soludo-seeks-pharmacists-support-to-tackle-fake-drugs/
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has urged pharmacists to support the state government in tackling the circulation of counterfeit drugs and improving healthcare delivery. During the opening of the 99th Annual National Conference of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) in Awka, Soludo described Anambra as "Nigeria's pharmaceutical headquarters".
The governor called for stronger collaboration between the state administration and the PSN to strengthen regulation and eliminate fake shops posing as registered pharmacies. He praised Anambra's strides in public education and healthcare delivery, including free schooling for all levels and a free antenatal care programme. The PSN's President, Ayuba Ibrahim, acknowledged Soludo's support for the pharmacy profession, presenting him with an excellence award.
The pharmaceutical sector plays a crucial role in Nigeria's healthcare system, facing challenges such as fake and substandard drugs, unlicensed medicine outlets, and poor regulatory compliance.
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