Plateau State has unveiled a drugs and commodities warehouse valued at N590 million as part of the moves to combat the scourge of counterfeit drugs.
This announcement was made by Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, the Commissioner for Health, during the state’s monthly press briefing held in Jos.
Dr. Shurkuk emphasized the critical role of the warehouse as a storage facility for drugs and other medical commodities, ensuring their quality and authenticity before being distributed to the public. The initiative aims to safeguard public health by mitigating the circulation of fake drugs in the state.
The warehouse, constructed following the establishment of the Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency, represents an investment, with a project cost totaling N590,458,290.00.