The Minister of Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has disclosed that the Federal Government has initiated a process to improve the local production of syringes, needles and other medical equipment in the country. This she explained, would help to fill the gap created by the exodus of foreign manufacturing companies due to unfavourable business environment. I am sure it will be a game-changer for the medical device industry for full capacity utilisation. There will be enticing incentives to support the industry and loaded incentives to incentivise.”On his part, the Minister of State for Health, Tunji Alausa, explained that the FG aims to change the narrative from the importation of syringes to local production. He noted, “Over the past several years, we have had a strong importation of needles and syringes to Nigeria while our local manufacturing companies suffer.

Source: Punch January 24, 2024 20:03 UTC