The Kano State Government said it will partner with pharmaceutical companies to enhance healthcare service delivery at the grass-roots.

The Director-General of Drug and Medical Consumables Supply Agency, Gali Sule, said this during the presentation of plastic pallets donated to the state by Unique Pharmaceutical Limited.

This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the agency, Faruk Isa, on Wednesday in Kano.

Mr Sule said the gesture would add value to the supply chain and improve the efficiency and storage capability of the agency.

He said the existing partnership between the state government and drug manufacturers bolstered the focus and availability of essential health commodities in the state.

He stated, “The donation is of great importance for the mutual marriage that is to take place between the company and the state. For this to happen, they developed more confidence in actualising our dreams. I must say that the company is known for quality products. We experienced an increase in on-shelf availability of essential medicine and life-saving commodities.’’

He added that such collaboration would foster innovation to ensure better health outcomes in the state.

According to Mr Sule, the state will liaise with pharmaceutical companies and other relevant institutions of learning to encourage production of medications and promote research at its newly established drug manufacturing facility when it begins operations.

The business development manager of the company, Someshwar Shinde, said the gesture was part of its corporate social responsibility in appreciation of the government and the people of the state. 

(NAN)