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Pharmacist | Care Specialist | Research Associate | Mental Health Advocate

Super grateful to have been a part of this session! Special thanks to Remedial Health (YC W22) and PSN-Young Pharmacists Group Lagos for putting together such an insightful session. I had an amazing conversation with my colleague Adeola Adeleke, and it was inspiring to see how much impact pharmacists are making, especially on the frontline of global health. In my contribution, I reflected on my experience as a frontline pharmacist at Famasi Africa, particularly during the cholera outbreak in Nigeria in June 2024. The morning after the Eid celebration, while many were enjoying the holiday, we woke up to thousands of requests and questions about the cholera vaccine. As a pharmacist, there was no break for me—my priority was ensuring our customers were safe and well-informed. I vividly remember the message I sent to the team, letting them know that there was no rest for us because duty called. It felt like that iconic moment in Endgame when Captain America says, "Avengers, Assemble!"—we sprang into action without hesitation. We immediately began coordinating with pharmacies and cold chain logistics providers to confirm vaccine availability, and ensure swift delivery to those in need. But our work didn’t stop at just delivering vaccines. We created a comprehensive resource bank https://lnkd.in/gBEg7HHE to answer all the questions consumers had—how and when to use the vaccine, what side effects to monitor, and what precautions to take. We also launched widespread patient education campaigns across multiple platforms to keep everyone informed and safe. Our response time was so quick that one customer even asked if a bot was replying!😂 That’s what it means to be a pharmacist on the frontline—dedication, care, and a deep commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of our communities. We don’t just provide medications; we provide reassurance, guidance, and care. Thanks again to the team for organizing this and to everyone contributing to the impactful work we do daily! #PharmacistsOnTheFrontline #GlobalHealth #HealthcareInnovation

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Let's talk about how pharmacists are shaping the future of global health in Africa. Join our guests - astute pharmacy professionals and leaders in the industry as we dive into "Pharmacists on the Frontline of Global Health: How Innovation is Changing the Landscape in Africa." Speakers: - Pharm. Oluwakemi Ebire, Care Specialist, Famasi Africa - Pharm. Adeola Adeleke, Director & COO, Abidol Pharma Ltd Venue: Remedial Health (YC W22) LinkedIn Page Tune in, and come with your questions. It's going to be great!

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We're so thrilled you could join us. You added so many colours to our event with the incredible insights and personal experiences you shared. Thank you.

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