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February 12, 2024
Pharma West Africa Conference puts focus on medicines supply in Nigeria
New international event launches for health and pharmaceutical industry professionals A conference designed to help boost the availability of quality medicines in Nigeria will take place in Lagos in March. The free-to-attend Pharma West Africa Conference is set to highlight the opportunities as well as challenges that face the…
January 24, 2024
Pharma West Africa international medicines exhibition launches in Lagos on March 20th
New international event for pharmaceutical industry and health professionals puts focus on Nigeria An international trade exhibition dedicated to medicines will instantly become the largest of its kind across the entire sub-Saharan Africa region when it launches in March. Pharma West Africa will host more than 120 exhibitors and…
January 3, 2024
Egyptian Drug Authority signs Memorandum of Understanding with NAFDAC
On Wednesday, Dr. Tamer Essam, President of the Egyptian Drug Authority, virtually engaged in a significant event, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) of Nigeria. Representing Nigeria in this pivotal agreement were Dr. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC,…
December 8, 2023
Pharma West Africa will bring medicines suppliers together to tackle medicines insecurities
Pharma West Africa, a groundbreaking medicines trade event, is set to help improve reliability and quality in the medicines supply chain in Nigeria. The event will seek to address pharmacists’ concerns about the impact of counterfeit and sub-standard medicines being imported into the country as well as foreign exchange impacting…
October 30, 2023
Nigeria Launches Extensive HPV Vaccination Drive to Combat Cervical Cancer
Nigeria has initiated an extensive vaccination drive against the human papillomavirus (HPV) to combat cervical cancer. This campaign aims to vaccinate 16.6 million girls aged 9 to 14 by the end of 2025, as HPV is a known contributor to cervical cancer. The Federal Government has incorporated the HPV vaccine…
September 18, 2023
Pharma West Africa set to support moves to improve medicines availability
Pharmaceuticals trade expo will showcase new supply chain opportunities Following reports about the impact of foreign exchange on medicines imports, Pharma West Africa will bring together the region’s various supply chain channels to help boost access to quality medicines in Nigeria and the Region. The exhibition and conference, is…
September 14, 2023
Tinubu Secures Investment ‘Worth Billions of Dollars’ with UAE, Visa Ban on Nigerians Lifted
Emirates and Ethiad Airlines will resume flights into and out of Nigeria immediately without any immediate payment by the Nigerian government. Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finalised an agreement with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which has led to the immediate lifting of…
August 24, 2023
5 Compelling Drivers Fueling Global Importers in Nigeria’s Thriving Pharmaceutical Market
Many West African countries heavily rely on importing pharmaceutical products primarily from Europe, India, and China. These imports include finished medications, packaging, and raw materials for local manufacturing. Pharmaceutical imports play a crucial role in Nigeria due to its unique healthcare and economic landscape. As one of Africa’s most populous…
March 31, 2023
Egypt building 5 raw material pharmaceutical factories
HOLDIPHARMA are working with the private sector to build 5 factories that would produce upto 100 raw items before 2025. They have a budget of EGP 2.5 billion for investments from three anonymous sources, according to Asharq Business 28th March. The plan has set a target of hitting a fifth…
March 28, 2023
Pharma West Africa appoints Conference Chair for expo launch
Pharma West Africa, Nigeria’s new international trade event for medicines, has appointed Pharm. Ahmed Yakasai to chair its inaugural Conference. Mr Yakasai, a former President and Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), will head up the team developing the Conference alongside the Pharma West Africa Exhibition, running from…
