Nigerian Reps Urge Action on Drug Prices and Local Pharma Boost
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- •The Nigerian House of Representatives issued calls on April 22, 2026, to tackle soaring drug prices.
- •The Reps emphasized boosting local pharmaceutical manufacturing to reduce import reliance.
- •They also urged the federal government to implement price stability policies to safeguard farmers' incomes.
- •The dual focus targets both healthcare affordability and agricultural economic stability.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Nigerian federal government implements policies to lower drug prices and support local pharmaceutical production then medicine affordability could improve, benefiting patients and reducing foreign exchange spent on imports.
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