Doctors urge FG to subsidise insulin as prices surge to ₦25,000

Endocrinologists have called on the Federal Government to subsidise insulin and introduce a dedicated policy to improve access to the life-saving medication for Nigerians living with Type 1 diabetes. The doctors said the rising cost of insulin was placing a significant financial ...

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August 19, 2026 · 19:14 · 5 min read

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Doctors urge FG to subsidise insulin as prices surge to ₦25,000