SFH, Novartis Join Forces to Fight Chronic Diseases

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Ugo Aliogo

The Society for Family Health (SFH) and Novartis Social Business have signed an agreement to implement Novartis Access in Nigeria.

Through the partnership, SFH will distribute Novartis Access medicines to treat chronic diseases to the vulnerable populations in health facilities and in hospitals and clinics SFH is working with in the country.

According to a statement made available to THISDAY by the SFH Media Relations, Donald Etim, it was noted that the collaboration also includes capacity-building activities and community awareness.

The statement explained that Novartis Access portfolio includes high-quality medicines targeting four key chronic diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs); cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, respiratory illnesses, and breast cancer.

The statement said the portfolio covers the…



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