By Nimotallah Olalekan
Pharmacists and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control have lauded President Bola Tinubu for signing an Executive Order to increase local production of healthcare products. The pharmacists who spoke in different interviews with our correspondent on Saturday also preferred other policies the government can implement to strengthen local pharmaceutical capacity and the industry.The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, in a statement on Saturday, noted that the order was vital for the success of the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, which addresses longstanding challenges and aims to improve health outcomes for Nigerians. News 3 By Olalekan Nimotallah OmowonuolaNGO decries lack of funding for primary health Centers Addressing the barriers to malaria elimination requires a combination of prevention strategies, improved access to diagnostics and treatment, health education and community partnerships. Community members should actively support their local PHCs through advocacy, volunteering, and resource donation which is vital for the sustainability and effectiveness of the centres We urge governments at all levels, the private sector, stakeholders, and community leaders to commit to increasing funding and resources for primary healthcare to increasing funding and resources for primary healthcare to support robust public health programmes at the community level.