Nigerian Pharmacists Advocate Local Manufacturing of HIV Drugs to Reduce Dependency

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) Chairman, Ambros Igwekamma Ezeh, calls for urgent local investment in HIV/AIDS commodities and services to decrease reliance on external funding. Nigeria faces challenges due to recent cuts in external funds, prompting the need for increased local commitment.

Ezeh highlights the importance of preventing setbacks in HIV services and emphasizes the necessity for fresh strategies and evidence-based policies. The nation recorded alarming HIV statistics, urging concrete actions like promoting local manufacturing of HIV commodities and strengthening partnerships within the healthcare sector.