Industrialization: Civil Society group applauds Afrimedical for establishing a top notch, Syringe Factory, calls for Government support.

The Center For Social and Economic Development Advocates (CESDA) has applauded the leadership of Afrimedical and the Mikano International Limited headed by Mr Mofid Karameh.

In a press statement issued by Hon. Famuyibo Oluwasegun of CESDA, Rt. Hon. Abdulmajeed Oyeniyi Speaker Odua Youth Parliament and Comr Emordi Kelvin President of the Southern Nigerian Youth Congress (SNYC), the groups said the new syringe factory is a huge project that will boost the health sector, improve the economy and provide jobs to many Nigerians.

The recent visit of the Minster of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment, Mrs. Doris Uzorka – Anite, Minister of State for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, Director General NAFDAC, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, Chairman NIPC Mrs. Aisha Rimi, the Executive Secretary of CESDA Hon. Famuyibo Oluwasegun to the Afrimedical syringe factory was in line with the government’s initiative to foster local production of medical devices, particularly syringes, while simultaneously combating the use of substandard imported products.

The Afrimedical Syringe factory is a testament to the local capacity of indigenous manufacturing companies to meet the strategic demand of the healthcare sector.

Afrimedical Manufacturing & Supplies Limited, a subsidiary of Mikano International Limited, commenced operations in 2019, emerging as a leading provider of cutting-edge medical solutions aimed at preventing the spread of virus-related infections. With a focus on serving medical institutions and professionals throughout Nigeria and Africa. Afrimedical is at the forefront of innovation in the healthcare sector.

Their product portfolio encompasses a range of meticulously designed medical consumables, including the Afriject Syringe which comes in various sizes such as: Auto Disable Safety Immunization Syringe (0.5ml): Sterile Hypodermic Syringes (2ml, 3ml, 5ml & 10ml): Their ultra-modern factory located at Karameh Industrial City, 1B Westerner Industrial Avenue, Isheri, Ifo, Ogun State, Nigeria, boasts of world-class automated facilities with a remarkable production capacity exceeding 1.8 billion syringes annually.

Each syringe crafted from medical grade materials with 30% less plastic, undergoes sterilization through the electron beam process, positioning it as the largest company utilizing this cutting-edge sterilization method without compromising on medical-grade standards of the syringe.

At Afrimedical, the adherence to stringent quality management systems is paramount.They as well operate in full compliance with global ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems and ISO 13485:2016 Medical Device Quality Management Systems, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety across all products.

To ensure widespread accessibility, they have established a robust nationwide distribution network, facilitating the seamless delivery of their medical consumables to healthcare facilities across Nigeria and Africa.

CESDA commended Afrimedical for its commitment to producing high-quality syringes that meet international standards. As they join other top government functionaries to highlight the pivotal role played by local manufacturers in reducing reliance on imported medical equipment, thereby enhancing healthcare accessibility and promoting economic growth.

As a group, we call on the federal government to partner with Afrimedical Manufacturing and Supplies Limited to revive all other syringe factories across the country as local production will improve the economy and reduce unemployment.