The Federal Government has issued a directive banning the use of foreign-made syringes and needles in federal tertiary hospitals.
According to a circular signed by the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, all Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Directors (MDs) of Federal Tertiary Hospitals have been instructed to purchase needles and syringes exclusively from NAFDAC-approved local manufacturers.
This move aims to support local production and protect the country’s manufacturing industry from foreign competition.
NAFDAC has also been directed to cease issuing licenses for the importation of foreign-made needles and syringes.
Dr. Alausa highlighted the challenges faced by local pharmaceutical companies producing these medical supplies, noting that many have closed down in recent years due to the influx of substandard foreign products in the market.
He stated that the President has directed that this situation must be remedied immediately, and necessary steps will be taken to do so.
“Mr President has directed that this must stop. We all agreed to take the necessary steps to immediately remedy this sad situation.
“Pursuant to this, NAFDAC has been mandated to stop issuing licenses for the importation of foreign manufactured needles and syringes.
“It is also to de-list companies involved in the importation of these products going forward,” he said.
That’s a good development from the federal government
Its good ooh atleast great improvement
I like that move. Everything must not be foreign made
Why can’t they start with Nigeria made products like innoson motors for instance the president of the usa drive ford just to promote local products, we only people who speaks one thing and their body language is saying another
Not a bad move at all.
This government always chasing shadows, if truly they wants us to start using nigeria made products they should start with the brand of cars they drive around.
Rome wasn’t built in a day
Everything is step by step
This matter get as e take dey o
May God help us all
I hope they have a good reason to do this .
I actually think this idea is for good
Let’s start promoting our own instead of foreign things
That’s a great improvement,
They should promote our local products rather than patronising foreign products
Good one. Let’s promote local industries too so that we can also grow