Mr Ezebuilo said the country imports more than 70 per cent of its medicines, warning that the situation threatens national healthcare stability and economic sustainability, and exposes Nigerians to drug shortages during global crises.
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Mr Idris said transporting samples from remote communities to state laboratories remains expensive and logistically difficult, particularly in hard-to-reach areas, slowing confirmation and response efforts.
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Sokoto was the only state that reported suspected cases during the month, while Edo and Sokoto accounted for the majority of cases recorded so far this year.
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According to the agency, the audit findings showed that the manufacturer was not “operating in line with WHO requirements and applicable quality standards.”
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