Welcome to PVAC

The Presidential Initiative For Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain

A strategic presidential initiative transforming Nigeria into a global hub for health products, technologies, and manufacturing.

Who We Are

Transforming Nigeria's healthcare ecosystem

Founded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in October 2023, The Presidential Initiative For Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain operates under the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare to expand private sector participation and foster cross-institutional collaboration in healthcare manufacturing.

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Mission

Unlock new investment to accelerate Nigeria's healthcare value-chain transformation through expanded private sector participation.

Vision

Transform Nigeria into one of the world's key emerging hubs for health products, technologies, and manufacturing.

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Strategic Partnerships

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Pipeline Companies

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Local Manufacturing Target

What We Do

Key Intervention Areas

Five strategic pillars driving Nigeria's healthcare transformation.

Regulation & Policy Advocacy

Driving policy reforms and regulatory frameworks that create an enabling environment for healthcare manufacturing and innovation in Nigeria.

Talent & R&D Development

Building a pipeline of skilled professionals and advancing research & development capacity to power Nigeria's healthcare industrialization.

Private Sector Operational Readiness

Supporting private sector companies with technical assistance, quality systems, and operational capacity to meet global manufacturing standards.

Demand & Market Instruments

Developing market-shaping tools, procurement frameworks, and demand aggregation mechanisms to drive sustainable local production.

Cross-Cutting Activities

Coordinating across government agencies, international partners, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and maximize collective impact.

Our Partners

Trusted by 50+ organizations

Working alongside global institutions, government agencies, and private sector leaders.

NAFDAC
NPHCDA
NCDC
SON
PCN
PSN
FCCPC
Nigerian Customs
NHIA
NMEP
FCTA
Federal Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Finance
FMITI
FMoComms
FMoBEP
Rural Electrification Agency
AMA
PGMAN
CBN
Bank of Industry
NSIA
World Bank
AfDB
IFC
Afreximbank
IsDB
EIB
AFC
AFD
WHO
UNICEF
UNFPA
UNAIDS
African Union
ECOWAS
AfCFTA
European Commission
Gavi
The Global Fund
Unitaid
CEPI
Mastercard
The Gates Foundation
GIZ
UK FCDO
CHAI
R4D
CIFF
Big Win
MedAccess
AVMI
USP
Univercells
IHVN
PSHAN
Health First Nigeria
Health Watch
Purpose Africa
University of Zimbabwe
AECID
FCDO-LAFIYA
Expertise France
Empower School of Health
NAFDAC
NPHCDA
NCDC
SON
PCN
PSN
FCCPC
Nigerian Customs
NHIA
NMEP
FCTA
Federal Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Finance
FMITI
FMoComms
FMoBEP
Rural Electrification Agency
AMA
PGMAN
CBN
Bank of Industry
NSIA
World Bank
AfDB
IFC
Afreximbank
IsDB
EIB
AFC
AFD
WHO
UNICEF
UNFPA
UNAIDS
African Union
ECOWAS
AfCFTA
European Commission
Gavi
The Global Fund
Unitaid
CEPI
Mastercard
The Gates Foundation
GIZ
UK FCDO
CHAI
R4D
CIFF
Big Win
MedAccess
AVMI
USP
Univercells
IHVN
PSHAN
Health First Nigeria
Health Watch
Purpose Africa
University of Zimbabwe
AECID
FCDO-LAFIYA
Expertise France
Empower School of Health

Get Involved

Shape the future of
healthcare in Nigeria

Whether you're an investor, manufacturer, researcher, or policy maker — there's a place for you.