As part of activities to curb the menace of fake drugs and counterfeit medicines in the country, Pharm. Oladipupo MacJob, founder of Macdiptoy Consulting Limited, has launched a music advocacy. Illicit products pose a significant threat to public health as well as put lives at risk, undermining trust in the healthcare system.
In a press release sent to Pharmanewsonline, Macjob revealed the rationale behind the campaign, saying it is to join forces with NAFDAC and other regulatory agencies. “Our decision has been informed as an organisation to join our voice with NAFDAC and other well meaning citizens of this country, home and abroad in the fight against fake and counterfeit medicines”.
Impact of music advocacy
Macjob noted that music has long been a powerful tool for social change and culture, shaping and in this case, it can play a crucial role in raising awareness, promoting vigilance and amplifying the message against fake drugs and counterfeit medicines alongside other methods currently in use.
No doubt, he said the current administration under the leadership of the Director General of NAFDAC has taken giant strikes in taking this fight to the camp of perpetrators with the recent courageous shut down of some open drug markets in the country. However, its imperative to state that the more the buy in of the citizenry, the stronger the efficacy of the advocacy.
“On account of this, our decision has been informed to produce an advocacy song against fake drugs titled “Say No To Fake Drugs” which we believe would go a long way in fostering the message of the campaign against fake drugs within and outside the shores of the country”, he stated.
He maintains that the fight against fake and counterfeit medicines requires a collective effort. “By harnessing the power of music advocacy, we can educate, inspire and mobilise the public to join the campaign against this menace. Together, we can work towards a safer, healthier Nigeria”.
