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Nigeria says policy cuts drug imports by 70% and boosts local production

Nigeria's drug regulator says a '5+5' policy has reduced pharmaceutical imports by 70% while increasing domestic production.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 6, 2026, 2:37 PM UTC.

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The shift could materially affect medicine supply, pharmaceutical trade and health-sector resilience in Nigeria.

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