Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has opened the 99th Annual National Conference of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) in Awka, emphasizing the need for strategic partnerships to enhance the health ecosystem.
During the conference, themed “One Health, One Pharmacy: Bridging Knowledge, Practice and Policy for National Impact,” Soludo highlighted the importance of pharmacists in creating a productive health ecosystem. He noted that Anambra’s education reforms have reduced the out-of-school child rate to 0.25 per cent, the lowest in Nigeria, and mentioned significant improvements in healthcare, including over 250,000 beneficiaries of zero-cost antenatal care and more than 950 free caesarean operations.
Governor Soludo’s Vision for Health in Anambra
Governor Soludo described the conference as a historic event, urging collaboration between the state government and the PSN to eliminate counterfeit practices in the pharmaceutical sector. He emphasized that a strong health ecosystem relies on the active participation of pharmacists.
He also pointed out the ongoing development of the state-of-the-art Pharmaceutical Hub in Oba, which aims to position Anambra as Nigeria’s premier pharma hub. The upcoming Coordinated Wholesale Centre is expected to be delivered early next year, further enhancing the state’s healthcare infrastructure.
Anambra: Key figures on Health Initiatives
- 0.25 per cent: out-of-school child rate in Anambra, the lowest in Nigeria
- Over 250,000: beneficiaries of zero-cost antenatal care
- More than 950: free caesarean operations provided to expectant mothers
Next Steps for the Pharmaceutical Society
- Strengthening partnerships between the state government and PSN
- Completion of the Pharmaceutical Hub in Oba
- Delivery of the Coordinated Wholesale Centre early next year
Governor Soludo calls for collaboration to enhance Anambra’s health ecosystem.
