Health Minister announces surprise at World Pharmacist Day celebration

SANAA, Sept. 25 (YPA) – Minister of Public Health and Population Dr. Taha al-Mutawakil on Wednesday affirmed the Ministry’s intention to establish a national pharmacy to sell medicine at a cost price to ensure the maintenance of product quality and efficiency in performance.

During a celebration of the World Pharmacist Day, the Minister appreciated the efforts exerted to improve the pharmaceutical manufacturing in Yemen despite the aggression and siege.

The products of the Yemeni pharmaceutical industry have been able to compete with major international companies through a commitment to quality, efficacy and safety, Dr. al-Mutwakil said.

The Health Minister referred that it was agreed with the World Health Organization (WHO) to form a joint team to access pharmaceutical production factories in Yemen and assess them to reach the level of good and safe manufacturing “G.M.P.”, provided that the Organization markets Yemeni pharmaceutical products.

He stressed the need to stand with pharmacists on their international day and urged them to further training and rehabilitation in local pharmaceutical companies and factories.

YPA