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November 5, 2019
TheMinister of State for Health, Adeleke Mamora has pledged more support to thePharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN to improve on the productivity of itsmembers.
Mamoramade the pledge at the 92nd Annual National Conference in Kaduna with the theme“Navigating the Winds of Change in Professional Practice in a Volatile Economy.
Mamorasaid that adequate funding to the pharmaceutical sector would ensure qualityhealthcare service delivery in Nigeria, thereby increasing the number ofhealthy citizens for increased economic development.
Healso said that the sector was key in the healthcare value chain, adding thatinvesting in it would ensure local manufacturing of drugs and optimal servicedelivery to the average Nigerian.
ThePresident of NPS, Sam Ohuabunwa said that the pharmaceutical sector had beenoverlooked, especially the community pharmacists who were closest to thepeople. He however, expressed the concern of the society to lack of fundingwhich he said made way for the production of cheap and fake drugs.