Nigeria, April 11 -- The Federal Government has launched a new Electronic Pharmacy Regulation Platform (E-Pharmacy) in Abuja, aimed at tightening oversight of online healthcare services and safeguarding public health.

Spearheaded by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), the initiative is tailored to regulate digital pharmaceutical operations while enhancing service delivery across the sector.

Speaking at the unveiling, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, described the platform as a bold stride towards establishing a globally competitive regulatory framework. He acknowledged that pharmacy regulation in Nigeria had wrestled with persistent setbacks for over 30 years but expressed confidence that the n...