As part of activities marking the 85th Annual Conference of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), the Wife of the Former Governor of Ogun State, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun on the 13th of November, 2012 joined members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) for a health walk from Kuto in Abeokuta to sensitize the public on how to use medicine safely.
Speaking at the occasion, Mrs. Amosun advised traders at Kuto and Oba Onipede markets in Abeokuta to ensure they buy drugs from certified and approved pharmacies to avoid buying fake/counterfeit and expired drugs that could cause complications or untimely death.
Mrs. Amosun noted that a lot of people, most especially women and children had lost their lives using fake or expired medicines, urging that only medical personnel and pharmacists should be consulted for appropriate information on what to use when they want to buy drugs in order to reduce maternal mortality and child morbidity in the country.
According to her, “Our health is very important, so let always endeavor to read the leaflet of the medication and check for NAFDAC registration number before using the drugs for precautionary measures.”
PSN National President, Pharm. Azubuike Okwor expressed appreciation to the Wife of the Former Governor for associating with the group and pledged their readiness to partner with her to ensure safe use of medicine for enhanced healthy living.
