HIV/AIDS anti-retroviral drugs to be manufactured in Nigeria

Dr bilali Canada told newsmen in Abuja that the local production of anti-retroviral drugs would enable people access treatment at a cheaper rate, adding that it will also help those on life treatment, stressing that people live on treatment for 15 to 30 years. “We have commenced negotiations with four pharmaceutical companies; the companies have been certified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the general manufacturing practices,” he said. The official said WHO would assist to conduct the prequalification processes, “and as soon as that is concluded they will commence the production of the anti-retroviral drugs in Nigeria’’. Camara went on to say many West and Central African countries would benefit from the production, because nobody is producing the drugs in the region. He also disclosed that UNAIDS would enter into partnership with telecommunication companies to ensure that basic information about HIV/AIDS was advertised through their platforms.
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