Manufacturing in Nigeria
Building regional capacity for a self-sustaining future
Nigeria: a hub for regional manufacturing
We are working with the government of Nigeria to establish a regional manufacturing hub as a joint venture with a local partner in Nigeria, which will meet rigorous international standards for product quality, insecticidal efficacy, and environmental sustainability.
This initiative is grounded in long-term collaboration with the Ministry of Health, technical experts, and private sector partners—all committed to strengthening supply chains and building local capacity.
Producing health commodities where they will be used
70% of public health commodities in Africa are imported. But when it comes to malaria, Africa is where health commodities are most needed: Africa accounts for 95% of global malaria cases, with Nigeria alone bearing nearly a quarter of that burden.
As African countries build towards a self-sustaining future, new approaches are needed to boost access to tried-and-tested, cost-effective tools to combat the disease. Regional manufacturing of mosquito nets, medicines and vaccines is a priority for the continent.
Producing health commodities locally has multiple benefits, from bolstering regional supply chain resilience to strengthening public health infrastructure and increasing access to life-saving products. It also protects against the risk of future health service disruptions due to global shocks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.