Nepal's Health Ministry Urges Domestic Drug Manufacturers to Produce 98 Essential Medicines Locally
Summary
Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population urges domestic drug manufacturers to produce 98 essential medicines locally to meet demand and reduce imports.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Population urges Nepali drug industrialists to produce 98 essential medicines domestically as designated by the government.
- Current domestic production meets only 40 to 50 percent of the total demand for medicines in Nepal.
- The Ministry will prioritize procurement of locally produced medicines but insists on maintaining price and quality standards.
- The Ministry highlights the need for better communication to dispel rumors about the quality of domestic medicines and supports expanding production capacity.
