Nigerian govt, USP partner to enhance healthcare infrastructure, pharmaceutical sector

In a significant move to boost Nigeria’s healthcare sector, the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP).

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, revealed this in a post on his X handle on Monday.

According to the minister, the partnership aims to establish a centralised facility for bioequivalence studies and advanced analytical laboratory services, ensuring the quality of locally produced pharmaceuticals and reducing import dependence.