The Federal Government has launched a new policy framework to standardize the procurement of medicines and health products nationwide, aiming to ensure quality, affordability, and value for money in Nigeria’s healthcare system.
The announcement was made by Mamman Ahmadu, Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), during the Celebration of Success ceremony for graduates of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Level 4 Qualification Programme in Abuja on Thursday.
Ahmadu explained that the policy seeks to professionalize procurement, eliminate waste, curb fake drugs, and address inflated contracts.
He urged the newly certified CIPS Level 4 graduates, equipped with globally recognized skills in ethical procurement, to register on the National Procurement Officers Management System to enhance transparency and accountability.
In a separate event, the Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating rabies by 2030, aligning with global health goals.
Speaking at a Joint Ministerial Press Briefing for World Rabies Day 2025 in Abuja, themed “Act Now: You, Me, Community,” Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, described rabies as a deadly zoonotic disease requiring collective action.
“Government alone cannot win this battle. It requires you, me, and our communities,” he said, highlighting ongoing nationwide vaccination campaigns for dogs and cats and efforts to strengthen veterinary services in underserved areas.
Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammed Pate, pledged continued support, while Dr Chinyere Akujobi, represented by Stephen Ohaeri, emphasized that rabies is nearly 100% fatal once symptoms appear but preventable through vaccination and responsible pet ownership.
Meanwhile, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) urged urgent support for countries battling cholera, mpox, and Ebola.
During a virtual press briefing, Deputy Incident Manager Yap Boum noted that climate change-driven flooding is exacerbating outbreaks and hindering humanitarian access.
While some countries report declining cholera cases, Chad remains a critical concern, with the epidemic spreading from a refugee camp in mid-July to Wadai and Sila districts.
Boum called for enhanced surveillance, treatment centers, and rehabilitation efforts.On Ebola, Boum highlighted progress in contact tracing and vaccination in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with preparedness efforts in Angola.
He welcomed commitments from Gavi for 10 million mpox vaccine doses and UNICEF’s support for the continental response plan, announced on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
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