Kunle Oyegade, group managing director and chief executive officer of Mopheth Pharmacy, one of Nigeria’s leading pharmacies, has rated the pharmacy subsector of the economy as one of the most patronised and relevant health destinations during the Covid-19 inspired lockdown.
Oyegade, who made the disclosure during an interview geared at providing advisory to Nigerians in an era where safety and health related information is exceedingly critical to survival, noted that pharmacies are seeing higher patronage as most patients try to avoid crowded environments like hospitals to reduce the risks of nosocomial infections.
The industry, he observed, is doing great especially considering the rising use of supplements among the populace as a means to boost immunity and equip the body to be able to fight viral and bacterial infections.
Citing the accomplishments of Mopheth Pharmacy in the fight against covid-19, the managing director said the pharmacy has always embraced and promoted preventive healthcare as a route to overcoming the burden of disease even before the pandemic began.
“Mopheth saw a number of returning patients who had been previously sensitized, having a more welcoming approach to advice and counseling. This has also encouraged a form of community education as its loyal customers end up educating their friends and family,” he added.
While fully educating and encouraging patients to practice such ideals, as part of measures to remain healthy, he advised patients to take their immunity boosters and routine medication, exercise regularly as well as maintain a proper diet. He added that adherence to medical advice is key to remaining healthy in a time when the threat of covid-19 still hangs on the global population.
According to Oyegade, information is power, but the ability to properly adhere to information and filter relevant details that would ensure optimal health is key.
“Nigerians should always adhere to guidelines set by relevant bodies, especially the Ministry of Health and associated agencies,” he advised.
