MEDfai Pharmacist

07/03/2025

The hospitals are few, the internship slots even fewer, and many are left to either wait indefinitely or seek alternatives outside their profession.

Faith, to me, is not just about religious conviction but also about trust in my skills, the will to overcome systemic barriers, and the hope that my sacrifices will one day lead to a more functional healthcare system.

Thirteen months after graduating, I have seen the highs and lows of being a young pharmacist in Nigeria. I got a job; I lost a job. I have worked under conditions that tested my patience and resilience. I have stepped into health facilities where the walls whisper “neglect” and overwhelmed healthcare workers doing their best with so little.

I have met patients who couldn’t afford essential medications, watched prescriptions rewritten to match financial constraints rather than clinical needs. I have seen how knowledge alone is not enough, how survival in this system demands adaptability, persistence, and, sometimes, a quiet acceptance of things beyond one’s control.

The journey is tough, but the mission remains clear: to keep pushing, to keep learning, and to keep hoping for better days in Nigerian healthcare.

I am working on a video documentary about my post-graduation journey experiences as a pharmacist in Nigeria. We could stay alive if we have the right information. Stay with me.

MEDfai Pharmacist☘️

06/03/2025

15/04/2024

Congratulations to us! We have just hit a major milestone - 300 followers on Facebook 😊☺️ I want to take a moment to welcome all our new friends and thank each and every one of you for joining us on our journey towards a healthier life.😁🤗

Our goal is to empower individuals and communities to take control of their health, and we're committed to sharing valuable information, resources, and support to help achieve this. We believe that together, we can make a difference in the health and our wellbeing.

We're happy to have such a vibrant and engaged community, and we can't wait to share more exciting content, updates, and insights on healthy living, disease prevention, and healthcare in Nigeria. Stay tuned for more great stuff ahead!

Thank you again for being part of our community. Let's work together towards a healthier, happier life Cheers to 300 and counting!

14/03/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Bukola Ariyo , Jonathan Isaac , Solo King , Selimot Taofeek , Jemine Juliet Omatsone , Nuru Zakariya Kasimu

11/03/2024

Severe headache is one of the things that turns one's mood into a state of distress. When it strikes, one would have a throbbing sensation within the head axis.

When this happens, you will be left with two options:

Either to visit the nearest medical center or pharmacy and complain or

You go to a nearby pharmacy store and buy the popular drug paracetamol.

Now, let's assume you choose the second option.

When you buy the drug (Paracetamol), that's where the temptation comes in.

You would take the first two tablets based on popular dosage. But because it's a severe headache, you are likely not to have any positive results and then something would whisper to you to take 3 more tablets. No jokes, a whole lot of people do it. I have seen tons of people come to complain that they did it.
Now, Read carefully with me

For each tablet of paracetamol you take, your body, through a given process, will quickly produce NAPQI ( N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine) in your liver. This NAPQI is very dangerous to the liver. So, your liver will quickly neutralize it. The maximum amount of NAPQI your body can neutralize at a given time is equal to that dosage your health care provider recommends you take. When you exceed it, you are going to have an excess of NAPQI and this substance goes straight to eat up your liver. This doesn't happen immediately but once this happens, you develop a chance of liver failure in the future depending on how often you have been doing this and the quantity you take.

This is me telling you, take your drugs according to your health care provider's instructions. If the symptoms persist, contact your health care provider immediately.

This is not only for paracetamol. Every other drug is a poison when used wrongly.

I am a pharmacist and I write to you based on real-life scenarios. Read, comment your views, share, and invite your loved ones.

08/03/2024

To any woman suffering from any major disease, this is my message to you,
Know that you are seen, valued, and cherished. Your presence in this world makes a profound difference, and your bravery inspires us all. Keep fighting, keep believing, and know that brighter days are ahead.

08/03/2024

Happy international women's day to all amazing ladies out there
❤️‍🩹

07/03/2024

Pricky heat can make you think you have contacted a major infection. You will be scratching your Groin region and your ge***al area as if something has happened. 😭😂

My residential area last night was at the peaks of it as regards HEAT. It was a pricky heat that is really disturbing.But then, I'm so much concerned for babies less than 10 years of age. This week alone, we have had over 4 cases of heat boils in children. They are the most vulnerable for heat boils.
This is how heat boils happens and why children are more vulnerable. Even as an adult, you can use thesame mechanism to keep yourself safe. Read carefully if you have a baby. Share this post so we can reach more individuals.

Children don't't have control over how they scratch their skins. Pricky heats force children to uncontrollably scratch their skins. When children scratch their skin, they can create breaks or tears in the skin's surface. These breaks provide entry points for bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, which can then infect hair follicles and lead to the development of boils.
Also these Scratching can spread bacteria from one area of the skin to another. If a child already has a small boil or an area of irritated skin, scratching can transfer bacteria from their hands or nails to the affected area, increasing the risk of infection and the development of additional boils.

To prevent the development of heat boils and minimize the risk of complications, it's essential to discourage children from scratching their skin by cutting their nails to the barest minimum, especially if they have existing skin irritations or lesions.
Prioritize personal hygiene and normalize using Mentholated dusting powder on your babies and you yourself.

This is solely for preventive purposes. If you already have heat boils or your baby, visit the nearest medical center 🗣️🗣️

MEDfai Pharmacist ✍️💊

06/03/2024

Drug meme😀😀.
Who can interpret 🌝🚶🚶🚶

06/03/2024

Beecham Ampiclox taking together with Andrews liver salt is not a contraceptives 🗣️

11/09/2023

Yesterday towards the evening time, I was on a video shoot for a health awareness project with my crew members, then I saw a man who seemed eager to strike up a conversation. At first, I didn't want to but at a point, I saw how eager he was to say something, then I allowed him. while we were setting up our equipments, He approached and inquired about the purpose of our video. Of course we were on lab coat and had some medical equipments.

I explained that our project was focused on raising awareness about health and medication-related issues and promoting better healthcare practices.

The young man probably would be in his late 20s revealed how his dad had tragically passed away due to health negligence. He recounted how his dad, a hardworking and successful individual, had always put his career and responsibilities before his own well-being. Despite suffering from chronic health problems, he had neglected seeking proper medical attention, convinced that he could power through it.

That's just a few lines summary of all he explained.
But that's the reality many face as they navigate life without the basic health education that should be their compass

Then, this particular statement struck me again " that we live in that region of the world where individuals do not seek for health care and medication advise until they desperately needs it and that becomes a problem.

My encounter served as a stark reminder of the consequences of neglecting one's health and the importance of spreading awareness about the need for regular check-ups, self-care, and seeking medication advice when necessary.

At the end of the day, may we not be dead because of health negligence, medication errors or the health institutions we could not visit because poverty struck but before then, follow MEDfai Pharmacist
for your daily health and medication information.