The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, in this interview with CHUKWUMA MUANYA, recommends how the federal government can prevent a shortage

Towards achieving self-reliance on essential drugs, stakeholders have reiterated the need to boost and improve local manufacturing of drugs in the country.

Professor of political economy and management expert, Patrick Utomi, has said that investment in health and education is central to economic development.

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has called on the need to retool professional pharmacy practice to suit international standards and survive the volatile Nigerian economy.

Board of Fellows (BOF) of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has restated its commitment to eradicate drug abuse. The pharmacy body stated that advocacy, campaign against drug abuse and rehabilitation of victims can reduce the adverse effect of the scourge. Addressing newsmen at a press conference in Lagos to announce the 2019 BOF, PSN Mid-Year…

Pharmacists under the aegis of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) have unveiled blue print on how to eliminate malaria in Nigeria. The pharmacists at a press conference to mark the 2019 World Malaria Day (WMD), in Lagos, said a combination of disruption of breeding of mosquitoes and elimination of parasite from the system has…

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has pledged to ensure Nigerians with tuberculosis (TB) are provided proper pharmaceutical care with simplified medication for compliance and total cure of the epidemic before 2030. The pharmaceutical body said it is committed to achieving a TB free world through one of its technical group, the Association of Community…

Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged government at all levels to include women and girls in the developmental processes of the country, urging President Muhammadu Buhari to offer women more appointments in his government. The executive director, Auwal Musa, said this in Akure on Sunday while commemorating the International Women’s Day (IWD), noting…

The Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) is organising its third international exhibition for pharmaceutical and health care service providers in Nigeria. The event, scheduled to hold between March 14 and 15, 2019 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, with the support of Indian High Commission, Indian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association in Nigeria, Association of…

Operational and logistics issues hampering the successful conduct of elections in Nigeria, may become history if government will leverage an identity management solution designed by Chams Plc,    Chams, an indigenous Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company has been deploying its e-voting platform to ensure cost-effective and seamless voting system for some reputable organisations in…

Given the arduous demands of the Office of the President and governors, and the action instituted before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, by a human rights group, Centre for Good Governance demanding to know the health status of President Muhammadu Buhari...

The pharmaceutical industry and healthcare sector came together to honour the leadership of the outgoing President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Pharm. Ahmed I. Yakasai for his transparency and accountability towards the growth and development of the sector, ensuring safe and quality medicines in the country. The event had captains of industry honour…