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Nigerians need ri wake up from slumber. Let's be majorly independent of other countries

Yes, tgey definitely misread the room. They should work more on the GPT-5 to make it all round better.

This is not just a statistic. This is a national emergency.

According to experts, over 800,000 Nigerians — many of them children — die every year from preventable waterborne diseases.
The revelation came during a press briefing in preparation for the 2nd International Water Quality Conference in Abuja.

Dr. Chukwumezie Okolo, Convener and President of Rite Place Health, did not mince words:
“70 to 80 percent of diseases in Nigeria are waterborne. Our national standards must be updated, enforced, and aligned with global best practice. We cannot afford complacency.”

The crisis is bigger than we think
Deputy Director at the FCT, Dr. Nkechi Ezeudu, painted a grim picture:
“Over 800,000 people die yearly. Water connects us all. Protecting it is urgent and essential.”
She urged governments at all levels to integrate water quality into planning and budgeting, while industries must adopt cleaner practices and communities take ownership of safeguarding local sources.

Unsafe water is draining our hospitals — and our economy
Pharmacist Beatrice Obiageli Mbah of Rite Place Health warned:
“Up to 80% of hospital cases in Nigeria are linked to unsafe water. Fix water, and we cut disease burden drastically — saving billions in healthcare costs.”

Technology can save lives
Emmanuel Ochia of Certified Systems highlighted the role of innovation:
“Advanced monitoring systems can now track water quality in real-time. Early detection of contamination could protect millions.”

Why this matters right now:

70–80% of Nigerian diseases are linked to water

800,000+ deaths yearly

Huge healthcare cost savings if fixed

Existing tech can solve part of the problem

Urgent government and community action needed


Bottom line: This is not just a health crisis — it’s a matter of national security, economic stability, and the future of our children. We must act now.

Source: Daily Post Nigeria

What do you think, Nairalanders?
Is Nigeria’s water problem a bigger threat than we realize? And who should take the lead — government, private sector, or communities?

Obinoscopy:
ChatGPT summarized version:



An even more condensed version:

🇳🇬👏 Nigeria keeps its WHO Maturity Level 3 status for regulating medicines & vaccines — the only African country to achieve this!
✅ Stronger drug safety
✅ Global recognition
Next stop: Maturity Level 4 🚀
#NAFDAC #WHO #NigeriaHealth

Oh wow. Thats great, i like the condensed version from chatgpt.

MrSly:
Nigeria retains and not attains. So it is clear that nigeria has been there before this administration. Of recent the unproductive govt of tinubu is manipulating narratives to garner some accolades, hence the need for that clarification I made.

Thanks for bringing my attention to this. I get your point.

foolbuster:
You actually think before the WHO there was no documentation of human illnesses?

Read what i said again to understand better. Not jumping to conclusions.

foolbuster:
Nonsense.
All I know is since the advent of the WHO humans have been getting sicker, more infertile and dying earlier.

That's because they are documenting it. Before them no world wide documentation or statistics was done.

Nigeria will be better. Despite our varying challenges we still were able to achieve this.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has once again put Nigeria on the global health map!

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially confirmed that Nigeria has maintained its Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status for the regulation of medicines and vaccines as of June 30, 2025. This achievement cements Nigeria’s place as the first and only National Regulatory Authority in Africa to reach and sustain this standard.

What Does “Maturity Level 3” Mean?

Maturity Level 3 is awarded by WHO to countries whose medicine and vaccine regulation systems are:

Stable — able to function effectively regardless of political or economic changes

Well-functioning — meeting international standards for quality, safety, and efficacy

Integrated — covering all aspects from drug approval to market surveillance

Simply put, it means Nigeria’s drug regulatory framework is trusted at a global level.

How We Got Here

November 25–29, 2024: WHO conducted a formal re-benchmarking exercise in Abuja and Lagos.

Feb–May 2025: Five follow-up institutional development plan meetings were held to assess progress.

June 30, 2025: WHO confirmed Nigeria had successfully implemented all key recommendations.

Why This is a Big Deal

1. Public Health Protection
Stronger defense against fake, substandard, or unsafe medicines entering the market.

2. Investor Confidence
Pharmaceutical companies and investors see Nigeria as a stable and credible market for medicine production and distribution.

3. Global Recognition
This places Nigeria alongside countries with advanced regulatory systems, boosting our reputation in health governance.

4. Leadership in Africa
Other African nations may look to Nigeria as a model for building their own regulatory frameworks.

The People Behind the Success

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye (NAFDAC DG) credited this milestone to the commitment, expertise, and resilience of NAFDAC’s staff nationwide.
Their work has positioned Nigeria as a model for regulatory excellence on the continent.

What’s Next?

While Maturity Level 3 is a huge achievement, the ultimate goal is Maturity Level 4 — the highest standard, which means a fully integrated regulatory system recognized as a reference point globally.

NAFDAC says it remains committed to:

Continuous improvement of regulatory standards

Safeguarding public health

Strengthening Nigeria’s role in the global health landscape

💬 What do you think?
Is Nigeria ready to push for Maturity Level 4? And how can this achievement translate to real improvements in the everyday healthcare experience of Nigerians?

Emmizofficial:
Hello nairalanders I'm sorry if I deviated from the above topic discussed but I need a quick one for someone that is planning to undergo an eye cataract surgery. Please I want to know which is best advisable. The laser surgery or the manual surgery? I will appreciate advices.

Go to the hospital, please not Nairaland

NSK4U:
Please how does this post help? Are you out to test and treat people having hepatitis because as you rightly said, many factors such as cost of treatment, etc contribute to the spread and severe consequences to the infected persons?

Yes to your question.

Namecantbeblank:
I'm suffering with hepatitis B, from the tests that I did in the lab it's said to be chronic but so far so good, I'm doing fine.

I don't know if there's any other drug(s) that I can take that will completely get rid of it.. so far, I'm just on livolin and tenofovir.

I've been seeing this on Facebook, I don't know how effective it's.

THE QUESTIONED PRODUCT: Liv T-550 (Herbal Supplement)

Label Claim: “Liver wellness, hepatitis B solution”

My Analysis :

This product is not approved by NAFDAC, FDA, or WHO as a curative or primary treatment for hepatitis B.

It is a herbal supplement, likely containing liver-protective herbs (e.g., milk thistle, dandelion, turmeric), which may support liver health but do not eradicate the virus.

The claim "hepatitis B solution" is medically misleading unless backed by peer-reviewed clinical trials, which this product lacks.

Liv T-550 cannot literally cure hepatitis B, and there's no current peer reviewed herbal product that can. It may be used in addition to, but never instead of, antiviral therapy.

So you can use it together with your current medication.

oluwaseyi0:
You should have itemized how it can be contracted and what to avoid

Sorry for that. I have done that last 2 years so my aim for this year was just to increase awareness.

Ciscogod:
I’ve been diagnosed with hepatitis B since 20years ago. Hospital said the viral load is low and I should leave it . Reason I stay off hard drinks . I do take liver functioning test every 6months

Once you take your medications well your viral load will be very low and even reach a point of undetectable.

Just take care of your liver well.

ShadowSpinner:
Such a powerful and moving message! It's so important to raise awareness about hepatitis, break down the stigma, and ensure that everyone has access to the tools and care they need. Together, we can make a difference and create a healthier world. Let's keep pushing for change!

Exactly. Hepatitis needs more awareness and unlike HIV AID there is hope.

lexy2014:
would it not have been better if you had itemised causes, symptoms, treatment and lifestyles that may induce Hepatitis?

I have done that last year. So this year i intend to just make it be a general awareness.

🩺 As a pharmacist with years of experience at the frontline of care, I’ve seen it all—but hepatitis still breaks my heart.

I’ve dispensed hope in tiny bottles, counselled patients in tears, and watched far too many lives slip through the cracks—not because we don’t have the tools, but because too many people never get the chance to use them.

Its July 28 — World Hepatitis Day 2025

🎯 Theme: "Hepatitis: Let's Break It Down"


🔬 The Truth We Must Face

Despite 304 million people living with chronic hepatitis B and C…

Despite losing 1.3 million people in a single year…

Despite having a vaccine that works, tests that are fast, and treatments that are effective and affordable…

People are still dying.

Why?

Because hepatitis doesn’t just infect the liver—it’s entangled in poverty, silence, stigma, ignorance, and systemic neglect.


💡 So, this year, let’s truly break it down:

Break down the stigma that stops people from seeking help.

Break down the silence around testing and early detection.

Break down the complex systems that make diagnosis and treatment a luxury, not a right.

Break down myths—because hepatitis isn’t a death sentence; it’s a battle we can win with the right tools and timely care.

🗣️ As healthcare professionals, and as a global community, we must demand:

✅ That every baby gets vaccinated at birth—no excuses.
✅ That testing becomes as routine as checking blood pressure.
✅ That no patient is turned away from treatment because of cost or shame.
✅ That community voices rise, not in whispers, but with boldness to advocate for change.

🤝 My Call to You

If you’re reading this, you’re part of the solution. Whether you’re a caregiver, policymaker, student, activist, or just someone who cares—your voice matters.

Let’s stand together and say:

🧬 No more missed diagnoses. No more avoidable deaths. No more shame. Let’s break hepatitis down. Let’s beat it.

Because a hepatitis-free world isn’t a fantasy. It’s possible. It’s within reach.
But only if we act—together, and now.


🖋️ From the heart of a pharmacist who has seen too much and hopes for even more,
Let’s break the chains. Let’s save lives.

#WorldHepatitisDay2025 #LetsBreakItDown #PharmacistsForPrevention #TestTreatCure #EndStigma

🗓️Date: JUNE 26
🎯 Theme: "Breaking the Chains: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery for All!"
📢 Tagline: "Break the Cycle. #StopOrganizedCrime"

Every June 26, the world unites to confront one of its most pressing public health and security challenges—drug abuse and illicit trafficking. But this year, the message is louder, bolder, and more urgent:

It's time to break the chains—of addiction, stigma, criminal exploitation, and social neglect.

Why This Day Matters More Than Ever

From the slums of Lagos to the streets of New Delhi, from local ghettos to high-rise suburbs, no society is immune. Drug abuse and trafficking continue to ruin lives, fuel organized crime, and deepen poverty.

Did you know?

Globally, over 296 million people used drugs in the last year.

Millions live in silence with substance use disorders, without access to help.

Drug trade finances violent networks and undermines law and governance.

In Nigeria and across many African nations, the challenge is compounded by unemployment, weak healthcare systems, peer pressure, and the lack of mental health awareness.


What Are We Fighting For?

✅ Prevention: Teaching the next generation that substance abuse isn’t a rite of passage—it’s a trap.
✅ Treatment: Making healthcare and rehab centers accessible, affordable, and stigma-free.
✅ Recovery: Helping former users reintegrate, find purpose, and live free from judgment.
✅ Justice: Shifting focus from criminalizing users to dismantling drug cartels and traffickers.

The United Nations theme reminds us that these pillars must work together to save lives and rebuild communities.

The Way Forward:

📌 Invest in youth empowerment—job creation, skill building, mentorship
📌 Promote mental health literacy—early intervention saves lives
📌 Fund community rehab and safe spaces—don’t just build prisons
📌 Work with law enforcement—target supply chains, not victims
📌 Break the stigma—addiction is a health condition, not a crime

If we truly want a drug-free world, we must build a world worth living in. That starts with empathy, education, and equitable healthcare.

Let’s Discuss:

What’s the real drug situation in your community—what’s hidden, what’s ignored?

How are schools, parents, and religious leaders addressing substance use?

Are there rehabilitation centers available near you—or only police cells?What role can social media, influencers, or youth movements play in this fight?

Drop your insights, share stories, and let’s make this more than just another awareness day.

On this World Drug Day 2025, let’s not just talk—let’s act.
Together, we can break the cycle.

Well i am not surprised at this. Nothing musa no go see for gate.

I can't see anything there. May be i am getting old ooo

saysoo:
And you will still die with chronic disease before the man hat never went for checkup. Taaar.

Illiteracy is really eating deep in Nigeria. Wow

HealthExpertCLI:
Sickle cell is one of those conditions we don’t talk about enough, even though it affects so many people around us. The pain, the hospital visits, the emotional toll—it’s a lot, both for the person living with it and their family.

Awareness is great, but I honestly think we also need more people who understand how to care for individuals with sickle cell—not just medically, but emotionally too. Proper caregiving, pain management, and even mental health support play a big role.

That’s why I’m glad I’ve been exposed to programs that actually train people in these areas. (CLI College Nigeria https://clicollege.com/ has one that focuses on caregiving and mental health—it really opens your eyes.)

We need more empathy, more knowledge, and more people who are ready to show up the right way.

As a health care professional, i have had a lot of sickle cell patients under my care and i really feel pity for them.

The unique thing about sickle cell is that its preventable. Lets always ensure we marry someone with the right genotype.

Emeka71:
So, who then are the people celebrating this day?

Its an awareness day mot a celebration. Just go spread awareness and educate people on the risk.

Sonofwar:
Nice one. This is quite informative. This is preventable

Yes sir. Thanks for finding it impactful unlike some that are trying to argue away the fact.

mosicola:
we dey para for the one dey talk, u carry another one enter.

Yes. Alot of you are ignorant of your health. You don't take anything serious.

jubrilELsudan:
ABEGI.....HOW MANY PEOPLE YOU KNOW WEY DON KPAI FROM IT?

IF NA SO E DEY KPAI PERSON THEN 85% OF NIGERIANS FOR DON KPAI ASPER SEY SINCE BACK IN THE DAY WEY 9JA STILL DEY MANAGEABLE NA ROADSIDE FRIED FOOD PEOPLE DEY SURVIVE ON FROM FRIED AKARA TO BOLI TO YAM TO FISH TO MEAT TO KPUF KPUF TO CHIN CHIN TO KULI KULI TO SCOTCH EGG TO BUNS

Nigeria is one of the worst country for preventive medicine. They never listen until we have pandemics, outbreaks etc thats when they ever learn.

saysoo:
Una go just dey write rubbish. Come North come chop awara or fried fish with black oil over two weeks daily frying, nothing happens. All those rich guys using canola oil and expensive oil at home dies of high inflammatory diseases and cardiac heart problems.
Solution is your body is a high metabolic machine that builds billion cells daily and kills a billion cells daily. If your body build more than it kills, you have healthy body. If it however kills more than it builds disease appears.
Eat more organic food and drink more water people.

See this one that nothing happens. Someone that doesn't even go for checkup. If you read well what i said, it's something that accumulates gradually.

Theme: Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy

Date: June 19, 2025

“Until the pain of sickle cell is felt in the halls of policymaking, the cries of the sufferers will remain in the silence of hospital corridors.”

🇳🇬 Why This Day Matters Deeply in Nigeria

Today, June 19, marks World Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2025, a day globally recognized but painfully personal for millions of Nigerians.

As the country with the highest burden of sickle cell disease (SCD) in the world, Nigeria faces a public health crisis that is both genetic and systemic. An estimated 150,000 Nigerian children are born with SCD every year—yet many die before their fifth birthday due to lack of awareness, poor diagnosis, delayed care, and social stigma.

🧬 What Is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)?

SCD is an inherited blood disorder that causes red blood cells to become rigid and shaped like sickles, obstructing blood flow and causing severe pain, organ damage, infections, and strokes. While it is not contagious, it is passed genetically—when both parents carry the sickle gene (AS), there's a 25% chance of having a child with SCD (SS).

🧠 The Nigerian Reality: Beyond the Biology

While medical textbooks define SCD in terms of cells and genes, in Nigeria, it’s defined by stigma, silence, and suffering:

Parents often hide their children's condition due to fear of discrimination.

Schools lack support systems for students in constant pain or with frequent absences.

Many marriages still happen without genotype testing, increasing future risk.

Healthcare access is uneven—with rural communities especially underserved.

Patients endure the agony of 'crises' without morphine or expert care due to shortages and poor infrastructure.

📢 2025 Theme: Global Action, Local Impact

This year’s theme reminds us that global conversations must spark local change. In Nigeria, this means:

✅ Making genotype testing compulsory before marriage licenses or university admissions.
✅ Training more health professionals in pain management and crisis care.
✅ Providing free or subsidized hydroxyurea—a life-saving medication still unaffordable to many.
✅ Empowering warrior voices (people living with SCD) to tell their stories, advocate for policy, and break the stigma.

🧒🏽 Children Are Dying Silently. Why?

Despite progress in research and treatment, many Nigerian children with SCD still die young. Why?
Because too many are diagnosed late, treated at home with herbal remedies, or mourned in silence due to lack of access to basic care.

We must move beyond awareness to prevention, protection, and empowerment. Every child deserves to be more than a statistic.

👨‍👩‍👧 What Can You Do?

1. Know your genotype. It's a small test with a life-changing impact.

2. Speak up. Challenge harmful myths and discrimination.

3. Support warriors. Emotionally, financially, socially—every gesture counts.

4. Advocate. Join voices pushing for stronger policies, subsidies, and awareness.

🕊️ In Honour of Our Warriors

To every Nigerian living with sickle cell—your strength is unmatched.
To every parent, sibling, caregiver—you are not alone.
To every child lost too soon—we carry your memory into action.

Let this day be more than a reminder. Let it be a movement. 💪🏾❤️

💬 Join the Conversation

Use hashtags:
#SickleCellAwareness #NigeriaCares #WarriorVoices #June19 #SCD2025 #KnowYourGenotype

Hollyharjii:
This wan wey nairaland dey tell me say make I take time write atleast 40 characters, you wan make I make mistakes in my grammar abi, cause I don dey use to short short words.

Ishorite

Back to the topic...

Yes i noticed that too. They want to reduce people typing "b", "ok" to save space.

Dogalmighty17:
Which one come be dis now? I no understand. You say make I no reuse fried oil? You dey ment? Wetin concern pharmacist with fried food?
Una go just go school go dey read wetin no concern Una. Dem send you to go read about drugs, your alonga carry you go where dem dey fry food. Abeg shift.

illiteracy is not good ooo.

You don't know what is public health.

blacksam01:
Fried food is not the problem, resused oil is the problem... Dnt use oil to fry more than twice

As simple as that.

The message is clear. Those that have eyes let them see.