GENERAL HOSPITAL BADAGRY CELEBRATES 2026 WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY
… As Medical Director Applauds Commitment To Healthcare Delivery
The General Hospital Badagry, in conjunction with industry stakeholders, has emphasised that pharmacists' evolving role in the health sector now requires putting the patient at the centre of pharmaceutical care, moving beyond being seen as someone behind the counter.
The Medical Director/CEO, Dr Oluseyi Adesola, disclosed this at an engagement organised by the Hospital to commemorate the Y2026 World Pharmacists Day, themed “Empowering Pharmacists for a Healthier Future”.
He highlighted critical health issues including antimicrobial resistance, pharmacovigilance in chronic disease management, medication errors, and the importance of effective health education and counselling
The Medical Director stressed the need to collaborate, integrate, and empower pharmaceutical practices, alongside investment in modern inventory technologies, to enhance patient safety, improve healthcare outcomes, strengthen pharmaceutical service delivery, and promote overall well-being.
Dr. Adesola, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Waliu Ogunba, called on the pharmacy department to remember that, at the centre of everything they do, is the patient; he also urged the members of staff to collaborate effectively, communicate respectfully and place patient safety above self, stating that observing these cues would create a healthier system that is more efficient, compassionate and worthy of the trust of our community.
Applauding the pharmacists for their commitment to promoting rational drug use and patient safety, he emphasised that every prescription reviewed; every potential drug interaction identified; every dosage corrected; and every patient properly counselled would continue to make a significant difference between harm and healing.
"The pharmacist is an essential member of a team. To our pharmacists, I want to say, your work matters; Your expertise matters; Your contribution to patient care matters," he said.
Earlier, the Head of the Pharmacy Department, Pharm. Ufuoma Ayara welcomed the relevant stakeholders present and appreciated their support for the event.
Pharm. Sunday Oke emphasised the daily realities of the hospital's pharmacy, noting that pharmacists are the safety net standing between complex, potent medications and vulnerable human lives. He advised the management to prioritise structural integration, capacity building, and robust supply chain resilience.
Representing Daily-Need Industries Limited, Pharm. Abiola Aknwunmi disclosed that the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) claims over 60,000 lives annually in Nigeria. He further revealed that, to combat sub-therapeutic dosing and moisture degradation, particularly in delicate medications like co-amoxiclav, his pharmaceutical company, which provided rigorous manufacturing standards and innovative packaging solutions, had proven its commitment to enhancing uncompromised, top-tier supply chain integrity for all its products.
From Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited (Swipha), Pharm.
Kolade Ayedun, who shared the company's 50-year legacy of pharmaceutical excellence, including its historic WHO-cGMP status and recent 2026 pre-qualification for life-saving anti-malarials, thanked the General Hospital Badagry for its dedication to patient healthcare. He affirmed the company's dedication to supporting public health institutions.
The event, which started with an awareness walk around the hospital, included the distribution of free medications to patients at the general outpatient department, including souvenirs.
The event, held inside the Dr Olaniyi Oladapo Conference Room of the Hospital, was attended by many health professionals, stakeholders, and pharmaceutical companies, including GreenLife Pharmaceuticals Limited.
Comments
Post a Comment