Nigeria, March 6 -- The Federal Executive Council has approved N10.3 billion for the procurement of medical products to improve healthcare access and affordability in Nigeria.

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, made this known after the council's fourth meeting of the year on Wednesday.

A portion of the funds, N997 million, will be used to buy third-line antiretroviral drugs for people living with HIV.

This move aims to ensure continued treatment amid shifts in global health funding and a push for local financing.

Another part of the budget focuses on diabetes care.

The government is investing N2 billion in diagnostic test kits for blood glucose monitoring, which will be produced by a Lagos-based company.

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