Algeria’s Minister of the Pharmaceutical Industry held one-on-one talks this Tuesday with his counterpart, Niger’s Health Minister, Garba Hakimi. The meeting focused on exploring ways to deepen collaboration between the two nations in the pharmaceutical field.
Both sides agreed on the need to wrap up a memorandum of understanding between Algeria’s National Pharmaceutical Products Agency and its Nigerien equivalent. The deal would help pinpoint Niger’s requirements for essential drugs, paving the way to assess how Algerian production could meet those demands.
During the session, the Algerian minister delivered a comprehensive overview of his country’s sector status and outlook. He highlighted that national output accounts for nearly one-third of Africa’s total pharmaceutical manufacturing. He also reaffirmed Algeria’s readiness to supply Niger’s drug needs, while offering technical support—especially for building and expanding pharmaceutical production facilities in Niger.
This approach fits into a broader strategy to boost ties among African countries and strengthen continent-wide health security.
For his part, Niger’s Health Minister voiced his nation’s keen interest in advancing this partnership and tapping Algeria’s expertise in this vital area.