Nigeria’s leading pharmaceutical company, Fidson Healthcare Plc, has taken a groundbreaking step towards boosting Africa’s self-reliance in healthcare delivery. The company has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with three Chinese firms, Jiangsu Aidea Pharma, Nanjing PharmaBlock, and the China-Africa Development Fund – to establish a cutting-edge pharmaceutical plant in Lagos.
Located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, the plant aims to enhance Africa’s capacity to tackle pressing medical challenges, particularly HIV. This collaboration exemplifies international cooperation in addressing global health issues.
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Fidson’s Founder and Managing Director, Dr. Fidelis Ayebae, expressed optimism about the partnership, stating, “We eagerly anticipate this collaboration, believing it will inject new vitality into Africa’s healthcare sector.” He emphasized the significance of addressing the medical needs of over 1.9 million HIV-infected individuals in Nigeria.
Dr. Heliang Fu, Chairman of Jiangsu Aidea Pharma, noted, “This partnership marks a crucial step for Chinese pharmaceutical companies in global medical cooperation. By combining expertise, we will bring greater well-being to African patients.”
The agreement follows a visit by Dr. Fu to Nigeria earlier this year, where he toured the Lekki Free Trade Zone. The facility’s establishment underscores the commitment of Fidson and its Chinese partners to improving healthcare outcomes in Africa.
This pioneering initiative has the potential to transform Africa’s pharmaceutical landscape, ensuring access to quality medications and enhancing the region’s healthcare self-sufficiency.
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