Naija don enter big wahala level as dem approve local packaging of WHO HIV rapid test!
For many years, we dey rely on imported medical kit for our public health matter. But this new approval na like breeze wey go change the health waka for Africa, especially Naija.
The HIV rapid diagnostics test wey dem don prequalify by WHO go dey packaged for Colexa Biosensor for Lagos. Na serious achievement o! Dis place na the only one for Africa wey get this approval. You fit see say Naija dey serious about health security!
This test don pass all the required checks from WHO, meaning say e dey meet global standards. Na the kind thing wey fit help Nigeria and Africa reduce dependence on foreign health supplies. And as dem dey package am locally, we go dey fit respond to health emergencies quicker.
Some people fit think say dis packaging matter no serious, but e dey show how our health systems fit grow. Local packaging go make sure say we fit get enough tests when e dey needed to tackle HIV and other diseases. E go help improve our health response while maintaining the quality wey we dey expect.
With this test included for National HIV Testing Algorithm, Naija health officials don align am for both federal and state level. Dem go fit buy am for public health use. Na soft landing for our health sector, we no go dey fear wahala of stock-outs anymore!
Local packaging of WHO-approved products no mean say standard go drop. E dey clear say WHO get strict rules wey we must follow. Dis package na big step go help us build more trusted health system. Naija fit dey create not just imported substitutes, but quality tests wey go benefit everybody.
But e no end for HIV matter! That same facility for Lagos dey also dey produce blood glucose meters and test strips – smart move as diabetes dey increase for Africa too. Naija dey face multiple health challenges wey require we dey manage dem all with our limited resources.
Plus, the local packaging go fit create jobs and build skills for our people. But make we clear, we need better investment, oversight and proper policies to make am work. If we no put am for ground well, we fit suffer.
As Africa dey look for ways to grow, we must ensure that our local companies fit meet WHO standards. We go fit become major players for global health supply, no be only wen dem feel the need for our products.
In April 2026, African health leaders go gather for Nairobi to yarn better reforms to strengthen our health systems. Na big opportunity to push African-led solutions for health problems. We must show say we fit take care of our health needs ourselves.
Lastly, we no fit talk about localising health without mentioning the challenges. Local packaging go not solve every problem. We still need to work on distribution and financial issues, if not we go dey face sustainability wahala.
The success wey Naija dey enjoy na just beginning. We must continue to make investments and the right policies to ensure we dey grow resilient diagnostic supply chains for our health security. We don enter the path to self-reliance!
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