The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an urgent warning about counterfeit Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsules, which are suspected of causing severe adverse reactions in consumers.

The agency has identified and recalled batch number 4C639001, which is marked with a manufacturing date of March 2024 and an expiry date of February 2027. NAFDAC is urging the public to remain alert and immediately stop using any products from this batch.

At a press briefing held in Abuja, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, revealed that the issue is being taken very seriously and would be escalated to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Surveillance and Monitoring System. This step is being taken due to concerns that the counterfeit product may have spread beyond Nigeria’s borders.

Prof. Adeyeye confirmed that NAFDAC has already taken samples of the suspicious batch for laboratory analysis. In addition, the agency has invited key stakeholders, including Quality Control and Production Managers, to provide further insights into the situation. This investigation aims to track the origins of the counterfeit drugs and prevent further public health risks.

“We are closely monitoring the situation, and our analysis is ongoing,” Prof. Adeyeye said. “In the meantime, we have notified the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, which is responsible for issuing site licenses, and the pharmacist in charge has also been alerted.”

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an urgent warning about counterfeit Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsules, which are suspected of causing severe adverse reactions in consumers.

The agency has identified and recalled batch number 4C639001, which is marked with a manufacturing date of March 2024 and an expiry date of February 2027. NAFDAC is urging the public to remain alert and immediately stop using any products from this batch.

At a press briefing held in Abuja, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, revealed that the issue is being taken very seriously and would be escalated to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Surveillance and Monitoring System. This step is being taken due to concerns that the counterfeit product may have spread beyond Nigeria’s borders.

Prof. Adeyeye confirmed that NAFDAC has already taken samples of the suspicious batch for laboratory analysis. In addition, the agency has invited key stakeholders, including Quality Control and Production Managers, to provide further insights into the situation. This investigation aims to track the origins of the counterfeit drugs and prevent further public health risks.

“We are closely monitoring the situation, and our analysis is ongoing,” Prof. Adeyeye said. “In the meantime, we have notified the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, which is responsible for issuing site licenses, and the pharmacist in charge has also been alerted.”

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Ekwutosblog has gathered that gathered that Dr. Rasheed Abassi, a Nigerian medical practitioner, has sparked widespread debate following comments on TVC’s programme Your View, where he recommended increased sexual activity for women as a way to reduce the risk of breast cancer.

The doctor also advised men to consider polygamy, citing its potential health benefits, including a lower risk of prostate cancer.

“Women need to have more sex to reduce breast cancer risk. When a woman reaches orgasm, she releases oxytocin, which lowers her chances of developing cancer,” Dr. Abassi stated during the interview.

Addressing men’s health, Dr. Abassi claimed that polygamy could improve longevity and reduce prostate issues..

“Men with two to three wives live longer than men with one wife. If your son is not getting rid of his DHT (dihydrotestosterone), he is likely to develop an enlarged prostate,” he said.

He also linked the absence of regular erections to potential cardiac problems. “Any man not waking with a full erection already has cardiac issues. My oldest patient is 92 years old and has a four-year-old daughter — and that’s DNA-proven,” he revealed.

When asked about the risks of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) associated with increased sexual activity, Dr. Abassi emphasised the importance of safe practices. “The condom is not 100% protective, but we still advise it. Awareness is key,” he said.

He also noted that some men cite the cost of contraceptives as a challenge, comparing it to the financial costs of engaging in sexual activities.

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GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE

PRESS RELEASE

Uzodimma celebrates Yuletide for Imolites with free Medical Mission

As part of his largees for Imo citizens this Yuletide, Governor of Imo State, Dr. Hope Uzodimma has assembled a team of 30 medical experts from the United States of America who are collaborating with their counterparts in Nigeria to provide free medical services to the people.

Tagged the Imo Medical Mission, the free medical services will see the doctors carrying out all manner of complicated medical issues requiring surgical operations on their patients at three major locations – Imo State Teaching Hospital, Orlu, Imo State Specialist Hospital, Umugumma, Owerri and Michael Uzodimma Memorial General Hospital, Omuma.

Three other Satellite venues for the free medical services are: Ekeoba Health Centre, Owerri, Nwaorieubi Heath Centre, Mbaitoli and Orogwe Health Centre, Owerri, will serve as outreaches to attend to patients with not very complicated health issues.

The 30 health workers are led by Prof. Ngozika Nwaneri and include Internists, Surgeons, Pharmacists, Nurses, Implant Technologists, and Optometrists.

Dr Prosper-Ohayagha Success who is the Imo State Commissioner for Primary Healthcare, Health Insurance and Social Services told newsmen Tuesday that the

scope of the outreach is majorly surgical.

“Fibroid surgeries known as myomectomies and all gynaecological procedures, Opthalmology surgeries, orthopedic surgeries, general surgeries, plastic surgeries, neck surgeries (goitre), neurosurgery and lumpectomies, paediatric and internal medicine,” the Commissioner said, will be carried out.

Explaining that the Medical Mission had been fully bankrolled by the Shared Prosperity 3R- Government of Governor Uzodimma, Dr. Prosper-Ohayagha added that while the exercise will last for two weeks

(December 9 – 20), the overall aim is to meet the indigent Imo people who are challenged in one way or the other medically, at the point of their needs.

He added: “This Medical Mission has been slated by His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma to be part of the activities to mark the yuletide for Imolites this year and to cushion the catastrophic out of pocket expenditure in healthcare being experienced by Imolites in addition to the Health insurance coverage for civil servants and pensioners which he is already bank rolling.”

The Commissioner who noted that no less than 1000 patients had already registered for complex surgical operations, maintained that the exercise is completely free.

Oguwike Nwachuku

Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Governor

December 10, 2024