Sudan's Drug Imports Reached €600 Million - Lawmaker

15 January 2014

Khartoum — The member of Sudan's parliamentary subcommittee on Finance and Economy, Babiker Mohamed al-Tom, said that imports of drugs amounted to €600 million and called upon the government to encourage local pharmaceutical industry.

In press statements on Wednesday, al-Tom called for developing a clear vision on expanding domestic pharmaceutical production through attracting capital investments, supporting research centres and strengthening scientific standards of the drug industry.

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