The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, has said an executive order will soon be issued to curb escalating drug prices in the short term in the country. Pate further said the mid to long-term goal involves the domestication of imported drugs within the next three years, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade. “This visionary project, commenced in October 2023, is slated for completion in March 2024, with a scheduled commissioning in April 2024. “The implementation of WMIS is expected to significantly enhance accountability and transparency, ensuring the potency of public health medicines and other health commodities. This infrastructure development aligns with our commitment to improving health outcomes for citizens nationwide.”“Furthermore, the government has taken strides in advancing healthcare data management.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 28, 2024 15:13 UTC