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CFAO Healthcare has announced a significant expansion of its collaboration with Sanofi, a global pharmaceutical leader, in Nigeria. The partnership entails the exclusive distribution of the Sanofi General Medicines range in Nigeria through E.P. DIS, the CFAO Healthcare distribution platform, thereby fortifying their strategic alliance.
With a rich history of 120 years in Nigeria, the CFAO Group is intensifying its presence in the country, making Nigeria the 26th country in the ongoing partnership with Sanofi. This move aims to ensure the availability of products and quality services for local operators and patients.
Initiated in 2021, the exclusive partnership between CFAO Healthcare and Sanofi for the distribution and marketing of medicines and vaccines across 25 sub-Saharan African countries, both English- and French-speaking, has yielded significant success, fostering trust between the two entities.
Jean-Marc Leccia, CEO & Chairman of CFAO Healthcare, expressed delight at the expansion of the partnership, emphasizing the company’s commitment to meeting the growing healthcare needs of the Nigerian population and ensuring access to quality medicines.
The Sanofi General Medicines range, comprising essential pharmaceutical products, underscores the shared commitment of CFAO Healthcare and Sanofi to providing quality therapeutic solutions while solidifying their presence in the Nigerian market.
Cem Ozturk, Sanofi Foundation Community Head Turkey, Africa & Middle East at Sanofi, highlighted the strategic significance of the move, emphasizing their dedication to improving access to medicines and serving patients and the Nigerian health system better.
In response to the evolving landscape and challenges in the Nigerian pharmaceutical sector, CFAO Healthcare and Sanofi are pooling their expertise and historical presence to optimize access to quality healthcare.
With a steadfast commitment to the community, CFAO Healthcare is addressing contemporary challenges, ensuring the continuity and stability of pharmaceutical distribution, thereby shaping the future of healthcare in Nigeria.
About CFAO Healthcare
A leader in the African pharmaceutical market, CFAO Healthcare supplies drugs and pharmaceutical products in over 28 countries, maintaining their integrity from storage sites to retail pharmacies. As a wholesaler-distributor and agent for world-renowned laboratories, they also produce licensed drugs in Morocco and Algeria, promoting employment based on local skills and the innovations of international pharmaceutical laboratories.
