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Emeka71:
And so? and so? and so? times 3.

NAFDAC Marks 2025 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, Calls for Urgent Action to Curb Resistance

NAFDAC joined the global community to commemorate the 2025 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) with the theme “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future.” The Agency emphasised the urgent need for coordinated action to address Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), one of the most critical public health threats of this generation.

Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by Dr. Gbenga Fajemirokun, highlighted that AMR is not only a medical challenge but a One Health issue affecting humans, animals, and the environment. She warned that the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials in hospitals, veterinary practices, agriculture, and food production continue to accelerate the spread of resistant pathogens. “Resistance anywhere is a threat everywhere,” she noted, stressing the need for immediate and sustained action.

Prof. Adeyeye outlined NAFDAC’s AMR containment strategy, built on a multi-sectoral One Health framework. The key priorities include strengthening regulation and surveillance of veterinary and human antimicrobials; promoting rational use of antimicrobials in animal care; partnering with farmers, veterinarians, and the livestock industry to improve biosecurity and reduce non-therapeutic antibiotic use; and sustaining nationwide enlightenment campaigns to promote responsible antimicrobial use across all sectors.

The Director-General also issued a strong call to action: urging healthcare professionals and veterinarians to prescribe responsibly, farmers to adopt good husbandry and vaccination practices, pharmacists to dispense only with valid prescriptions, and the public to avoid self-medication. She also encouraged the media to continue amplifying AMR awareness nationwide.

Prof. Adeyeye expressed appreciation to national and international partners, including the Fleming Fund and the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, for their continued support in strengthening AMR surveillance and capacity-building efforts. She reaffirmed NAFDAC’s commitment to leadership, collaboration, and innovation in safeguarding Nigeria’s health security.

NAFDAC calls on all stakeholders to join in combating AMR. By acting now, Nigeria can protect its present and secure a safer, healthier future for generations to come.

WHAT NIGERIANS NEED TO KNOW

Every year, November 14 reminds us of one cold fact:
Diabetes does not care about your age, tribe, hustle level, or life journey. It can show up at ANY stage of life.

That’s exactly the focus of this year’s theme — “Diabetes Across Life Stages.”

From children to teenagers, from pregnant women to working adults, and even older people… the risk is real for everyone.

1. CHILDREN & TEENAGERS

More kids in Nigeria are developing diabetes due to obesity, poor diet, and genetics. Many parents don’t notice the signs early.

Warning signs: excessive urination, constant hunger, weight loss, fatigue.

2. YOUNG ADULTS (18–35 YEARS)

This group faces a hidden danger: pre-diabetes.
Stress, late-night eating, junk food, sedentary jobs… all fueling the problem.

Most don’t get tested until symptoms escalate.

3. ADULTS (35–55 YEARS)

This is the critical stage where diabetes becomes aggressive.
Pressure from work, family, and lifestyle choices pushes many into full-blown Type 2 diabetes.

Complications start here if lifestyle isn’t addressed early.

4. OLDER ADULTS (55+)

They face the toughest challenges — vision loss, kidney issues, nerve damage, slow wound healing.

Regular monitoring and medication adherence become the key to staying healthy.

WHAT NIGERIANS MUST DO (AT EVERY STAGE)

✔ Check your blood sugar regularly – even if you “feel fine.”
✔ Watch your weight – especially belly fat.
✔ Reduce sugar & refined carbs – our Nigerian snacks are sweet but dangerous.
✔ Move your body – 30 minutes walking per day can save your life.
✔ Eat smart – vegetables, fibre, lean protein, whole grains.
✔ If diabetic, stick to your medications — no guesswork.
✔ Stop self-medicating — see a healthcare professional.

MY TAKE AS A PHARMACIST

Diabetes isn’t a “rich man’s disease.”
It’s everywhere — in students, in market women, in office workers, even in children.
Early detection matters. Lifestyle matters. Education matters.

Let’s use World Diabetes Day 2025 to push the message harder.

Diabetes is manageable — but only if you take action at YOUR stage of life.

Happy World Diabetes Day. Protect your future. Get tested. Stay informed.

advanceDNA:
Dont be naiv£ or should I say don't be ign0rant

look at the grand scheme of things ..as in.....look at the total value of the system you belong before demanding for what you did not contribute to the system...

No system or entity will pay just because of how important or valuable your job is alone weda humanity or wateva ......u also get paid based on how much the value you provide contributes to the bottom line of the system you belong and how much the total system worths..

Its the same reason women footballers don't get paid as such as Male footballers....while they are all footballers their value doesn't contribute same revenue to the bottom line ....

U as a pharmacist earn more than some footballers in Nigeria for example Remo stars football club....

Why am I not surprised at this post.. you are pharmacist.....that's how y'all Nigerian pharmacist expect to get paid same remuneration to doctors just because you spent close to the same number of years in college

omojeesu:
Hmmmm!
Hmmmmmm!
Hmmmmmmmm!
Who knows exactly the content of this lab prepared product?

Aren't we GuineapigNation

Parents do your research o!!!

End times things....

Realme111:
Please people, how can I do away with fear, I'm always afraid, even of a little thing,
Even I can't confront a friend, especially even if they cheated me , I can't even be good to face them...
Little things makes me fear.. My heart I'll be shaking...
Please what can I do, I'm in my 40s

On World Polio Day 2025, we stand together to celebrate Africa’s progress towards a continent free of polio, and renew our collective commitment to protecting every child from this preventable disease.

This year’s theme, End Polio: Every Child, Every Vaccine, Everywhere, is a call to ensure that no child, in any setting, is left unprotected

Polio has no cure; but it can be prevented.
Vaccination is our strongest weapon to ensure no child suffers paralysis or death from this disease.

Nigeria may be wild polio–free, but vaccine-derived strains still threaten our children. Every missed dose leaves a child at risk.

Vaccinate on time.
Support community immunization efforts.
Spread awareness (find more on polio in the images provided below)

Every child deserves to run, play, and dream without fear of polio. Together, we can end polio for good.

#WorldPolioDay
#EndPolio #EveryChildEveryVaccineEverywhere #VaccinesWork

Badtman:
Thank You OP …I’m currently facing second phase of my femur fracture after 9year of bone graft ..Alc and Smoking effects is the main reason am facing the challenges again but I won’t touch it again forever …Let’s live life without intoxication ✌️

Can I repost on my social media account??

bikefab:
This is actually the very first time I'm hearing about this

BarrElChapo:
Nice one OP. Quite informative.

SEGLIZ:
not even a definition of the topic you are treating.

MaziObinnaokija:
Those ones selling gbogbonise 6 N 1 mixtures that cure HBP,headache, fibroid, toothache, blurred vision,diabetes, cough ..Them plenty around idumota,sango,Iyana ipaja,Agege,Alaba etc.
Mat dey not destroy our kidney sha with their mixtures.

Them plenty on FBK too

OlujobaSamuel:
77keys is NAFDAC certified na and it's a herbal medicine.
Btw, I thought those Yemkem and Oko oloyun products are also classified as medicines and certified, or are they under supplements??
Someone should pls explain

immortalcrown:
Thus, it is not to be trusted when health is the concern.

immortalcrown:
1.
Herbal stuffs are natural and good but some of them are too harsh for human internal organs. The makers do not lab equipment for proper dilution of the herbs.

2.
NAFDAC has lost my trust. Some products that have NAFDAC number are unhealthy while so many things that don't have NAFDAC number are healthy.

In a country where herbal medicine has been part of our culture for centuries, many Nigerians still wonder: “Why won’t NAFDAC give full approval to our locally made herbal products?”

Well, here’s the truth — straight from the agency itself.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said herbal medicines cannot receive full approval until they pass through proper clinical trials — the same rigorous process required for modern pharmaceutical drugs.

According to a statement by NAFDAC’s Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, the agency is working hand-in-hand with the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) to develop herbal medicines that are scientifically proven, safe, and effective enough to meet global health standards.

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director General of NAFDAC, emphasized that Nigerian herbal practitioners have the knowledge and creativity to create world-class remedies — but safety and science must come first.

“If you have an herbal medicine that you cannot prove scientifically — the extent to which it works without causing harm — then it cannot be fully registered by NAFDAC,” she explained.

Two Levels of Approval

Prof. Adeyeye broke it down clearly:

✅ First level: A two-year listing approval — given after toxicology and safety evaluations. This only confirms that the product isn’t harmful, not necessarily that it works.

✅ Second level: A full five-year approval — which requires clinical trials to prove efficacy (that is, scientific evidence that the medicine actually works).

Thousands of herbal medicines in Nigeria have been “listed,” but only a handful have completed clinical trials.

Why? Cost.
Clinical trials are extremely expensive, requiring strict testing procedures, medical oversight, and validated data to prove that a product is both safe and effective.

“Natural” Doesn’t Always Mean “Safe”

Prof. Adeyeye also issued an important warning many people overlook:

“The fact that it’s natural doesn’t mean it’s safe. That’s where NAFDAC’s regulation and control come in.”

She explained that some natural products can cause serious harm to the liver and kidneys if not properly dosed or formulated. Determining the right dosage, possible side effects, and long-term risks is why scientific studies are non-negotiable.

Collaboration and the Road Ahead

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, NAFDAC established a Herbal Medicine Products Committee to bridge the gap between researchers, herbal practitioners, and the Federal Ministry of Health.

The agency is also seeking funding support to help local herbal developers run clinical trials — starting with some already-listed products that show strong potential.

The goal is to one day have a National Herbal Medicine Formulary — a verified catalog of trusted, clinically tested herbal medicines that can be prescribed safely and confidently, even in hospitals.

Meanwhile, NAFDAC continues to train and educate herbal practitioners on:

proper registration procedures,

good manufacturing practices (GMP), and

standardization to ensure consistent quality and safety.

The Bigger Picture

NAFDAC’s stance might frustrate some herbal practitioners, but it’s also a reminder of what’s at stake.
Without proper trials, even the most promising herbal remedy remains just a claim — not a cure.

Science and tradition don’t have to be enemies; they can be allies.
Nigeria’s rich herbal heritage deserves to be recognized, but it must also be trusted — and that trust can only come through evidence.

If done right, our local herbs could someday compete globally, just like China’s Traditional Medicine now stands shoulder to shoulder with Western pharmaceuticals.

Until then, regulation, patience, and collaboration remain the keys.

What’s your take?
Do you think NAFDAC is being too strict — or are they right to insist on scientific proof before full approval?
Have you or someone you know used herbal medicine that really worked? Let’s talk about it

Kingpele:
Many people in this country have mental health issues ranging from our politicians that steal public funds and buy properties abroad, to civil servants that forge their credentials, to market people that cheat customers ,to drivers that failed to adhere to safety rules etc ...so if u look well we have many that have mental health problems

Godmind2022:
What can you do in a world that only recognizes physical health problem as the only problem?
What can you do when you don't have money to fix your mental health?
What can you do when friends call you lazy because you are struggling mentally and you could not hold down a job or even take a new job?
What can you do when people closest to you do not understand your struggles but you can only pray and wish that one day, a miracle will come from the sky?

The only thing you can do is to pray that the miracle comes and if it doesn't, pray that the father takes you home. Whichever one comes you will be fine. It is well.

femi4:
All these kangaroo stat of "one in every " without evidence of population samples

Jovi10:
Exercise regularly. Your body will thank you for it. If you can't afford a gym, walk at least 5000 to 10,000 steps daily.