The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts worth N10.3 billion for the procurement of essential medical supplies, including antiretroviral drugs for HIV treatment, diabetes diagnostic kits, and other critical health commodities.
Speaking after the fourth FEC meeting of the year on Wednesday, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ali Pate, briefed State House correspondents on the approvals.
Pate noted that the approval is aimed at enhancing the accessibility and affordability of health commodities, health services, by Nigerians.