The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has canvassed the adoption of digital technology in the healthcare industry in order to contain the challenges brought about by COVID-19 pandemic on medical services.
The President of PSN, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, said the disruption on medical services by the pandemic has led to drug shortage, inflow of illicit and adulterated drugs, thus necessitating a resilient global supply chain.
Ahead of this year’s annual conference, Ohuabunwa noted that technology revolution is an era of technological progress laced with innovations whose rapid application would cause an abrupt change in the society.
He added that the virus has adversely impacted businesses, lifestyles and the governments globally.
He expressed optimism that the theme of this year’s conference, “Technological Revolution: Adaptation in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pharmacy Practice and Regulation”, would not only tackle knowledge gaps, but also put life-transforming tools in the hands of Nigerians in need of services.
He said: “The keynote address would be given by Prof. Charles Okay Esimone, a thorough breed intellectual, a professor of biopharmaceuticsics and pharmaceutical biotechnology. This erudite academic has pioneered research in the use of indigenous medicinal plants such as immunomodulators, vaccine adjuvant and anti-infective.
“The annual conference, holding from November 2 to 7, 2020 in Osogbo, Osun State, would feature great minds in the pharmaceutical industry, practice and regulation towards policy evaluation and practice rejuvenation, and also showcase novel research findings, innovations, pharmaceutical products and health consumables.”
It is also an opportunity to compare notes with colleagues in Diaspora, especially those from countries with robust, functional and effective healthcare systems,” he added.