The Managing Director of May & Baker Nigeria, Patrick Ajah, has urged the government to control the rate of foreign exchange and increase the value of the naira, as it has affected the cost of drugs. Ajah said that the prices of drugs and other goods would continue to rise unless the Federal Government does something to control the exchange rate (Forex).
 
According to him, the rising exchange rate is the primary cause of the high cost of drugs and other commodities in the country. He said: “Unless the Federal Government does something to control/reduce the exchange rate and increase the value of the naira, the prices of drugs and other goods will continue to rise.
  
“Almost all the raw materials the company uses for production are being imported. And there is a limit to what companies can do, but we will continue to do our best to ensure that the prices of our products remain affordable.”
 
Ajah spoke, at the weekend, to journalists at the end of a Walk tagged, ‘Walk-for-Life,’ explaining that the exercise was part of May & Baker’s ongoing efforts to improve healthcare accessibility and address critical health issues in the country.

Ahead of this year’s World Heart Day, May & Baker Nigeria has taken hypertension awareness to the streets of Lagos to promote early detection, as well as prevent heart-related diseases.
 
The company emphasised the importance of regular health checkups, including blood pressure monitoring, as a preventive measure against hypertension. The company, which also conducted free blood pressure checks as part of activities to mark the company’s 80th anniversary, provided tips on lifestyle changes, such as healthy eating and regular exercise to help individuals manage their blood pressure.