“Over 75% of Nigerians can’t afford imported drugs” – Medical agency laments

The importance of integrating indigenous medicine with orthodox health practices for community health and economic development has been emphasised by the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency, (NNMDA), which at the weekend lamented Nigeria’s over-dependence on imported drugs and other healthcare products. The Director-General of the Agency, Prof. Martins Emeje, raised the concern at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka during a Community engagement meeting on importance of Integrating Indigenous Medicine with Orthodox Health Practices for Community Health and Economic Development, in collaboration with Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. Emeje regretted…

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