Addis Ababa hosted the International Pharmaceuticals Suppliers’ Conference today aiming to attract manufacturers and suppliers into the local pharmaceuticals market. During the conference, the Ministry of Health and Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Service (EPSS) called investors to increase their engagement in pharmaceuticals manufacturing.

According to the Minister of Health, Dr. Lia Taddesse, stakeholders in the pharmaceutical sector need to create a strong collaboration in order to improve the pharmaceuticals supply chain and the business relationship of EPSS with its suppliers.

Abdulkedir Gelgelo, EPSS’ Director General, on his part, invited pharmaceutical organizations to engage in the import and export trade of medicines and medical supplies. He also urged the organizations to engage in the production of pharmaceutical products.

The conference saw the participation of officials from the Ministry of Health, EPSS, Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority, Ambassadors, and 103 international suppliers of pharmaceuticals.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency and Ethiopian Press Agency

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