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Health: Oyo Takes Step To Streamline Drug Distribution As Bill Passes First Reading

The Oyo State House of Assembly has taken the first reading of a bill to address the challenges of uncoordinated drug distribution in the pharmaceutical sector.

The Bill tagged “Oyo State Drug and Health Commodity Management Agency Bill, 2024 was sent to the State House of Assembly by Governor Seyi Makinde.

The letter reads ” The need to establish the Oyo State Drug and Health Commodity Management Agency in accordance with the National Drug Distribution Guidelines. This establishment seeks to address significant challenges in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly uncoordinated drug distribution.”

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While taking the first reading of the Bill on Thursday, the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin said regulating drug distribution in the State is a lofty idea as uncoordinated drug distribution has long plagued our healthcare system.

” This Bill marks a significant step towards streamlining our drug distribution system, ensuring that quality medications reach those who need them most. Today, we take the first step towards change.”

Some of the functions of the Agency when established as contained in Bill include – procuring drugs not readily available in the State, delivering drugs to health facilities, and devising a mechanism for a sustainable annual procurement plan for drugs and health commodities.

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