Olumide Akintayo, a Fellow and former President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, discusses with Sade Oguntola the critical need to fortify Nigeria’s healthcare and pharmaceutical fields, particularly emphasizing the enhanced involvement of community pharmacists in bolstering primary healthcare and improving access to vital services.
The theme is: “Empowering Pharmacists for Healthier Futures.” What does that empowerment actually entail in the Nigerian context in 2026?
The healthcare landscape and scientific advancements are in flux. The regulations, responsibilities, and anticipations within the health sector evolve as well. Thus, we must persistently assess our health system to determine if it is sufficiently equipped to address the needs of Nigerians.
Nigeria has faced ongoing challenges regarding its health system’s efficacy. At one time, the nation was positioned around the 120s on the global health systems ranking. While I cannot recall the precise rank, the underlying issue is that our performance has been lacking.
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