The Nigerian Gov’t has taken a major step to make medicines more affordable and improve the health supply chain by operationalising Medipool as Nigeria’s National Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO).
The announcement was made on Tuesday through the verified X account of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The initiative is expected to streamline bulk procurement, strengthen price negotiations, and increase access to high-quality medical supplies in both public and private health facilities nationwide.
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, described Medipool as a landmark reform in the country’s medicine procurement system.
“By pooling demand, boosting local production, and making the supply chain more transparent, we are lowering costs, improving access, and creating a more resilient health system that protects the health and finances of Nigerians,” he said.
The signing ceremony saw participation from key health agencies, including the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Presidential Initiative to Unlock the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC), and the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) Coordination Office, reflecting strong government-wide support for the initiative.
Approved by the Federal Executive Council in 2025, Medipool is designed to aggregate demand for medicines and medical supplies across the country, enabling bulk purchasing, better price negotiations, and higher quality assurance.
The initiative is also aligned with national priorities such as the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), PVAC, and the National Health Supply Chain Transformation Plan, while supporting Nigeria’s goal of increasing local pharmaceutical manufacturing to meet domestic needs.
Medipool is expected to transform how essential medicines are procured and delivered, making healthcare more affordable and accessible for millions of Nigerians.
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