The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast

Insomnia is a common problem in the society today in all age groups and many people resort to taking sleeping medications to be able to sleep. This is not without consequences which some people are not aware of or some choose to ignore. It cannot be ruled out either that some people are not aware that there are other options to treat their insomnia. This episode enlightens on all of this and answe...

Just as drug use in children is important, so also is the use of drugs in breastfeeding mothers because majority of the drugs taken in are excreted through the breast milk, while some may be harmless when passed to children in their metabolized state from the breast milk, others may pose some adverse effects to the breast fed child. This episode enlightens on how to navigate taking medications dur...

People with disabilities form a significant part of the society but they are often ignored or overlooked and when they are noticed, they tend to be discriminated against and stigmatized, this could however impact their mental health negatively. This episode talks about how to treat this group of people better in the society and putting an end to stigmatization against them.

Childhood is a sensitive period in an individual's life in which a lot of neurologic and physical developments occur. Drug use in children should be done with care in order to avoid unwanted effects and get the maximum benefits from their medications. This episode enlightens on the science behind medication use in children and those drugs contraindicated in these categories of people.

One of the first information any buyer of any product does and should look out for on the label is the expiry date especially for medications. Although, there is limited knowledge on the significance of this date and a lot of misconceptions as well. This episode enlightens on what expiry dates are and how they should be interpreted.

Pregnancy is a delicate condition in which medications should not be used indiscriminately because of potential risk to the developing to fetal and maternal health. This episode aims to enlighten listeners about appropriate drug use in pregnancy to ensure that pregnancy is carried successfully to term.

Sickness, especially chronic illnesses, can take a toll not only on the patient but also the caregivers or carers. Caregivers are often overlooked when it comes to healthcare because all the focus is usually on the patient. But a caregiver might easily become a patient if care is not taken. This episode focuses on the caregivers and maintaining their health even while caring for their sick loved o...

Proper storage of medicines is very important to ensure the maintenance of quality and efficacy of medications. Many people do not pay attention to this and have experienced therapeutic failure while blaming it on other factors. Apart from this, improper medicines storage also has other consequences. This episode explains the proper storage conditions for various medicines dosage forms.

The theme for this year's World Malaria Day is: 'Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world'. On this TGIF episode, I interview/gist with my friend and malaria research partner, Oluwapelumi Afolabi on lessons learnt from our times in the lab, malaria vaccination and how they apply to creating awareness for Malaria prevention and control in commemoration of World Malaria Day.

There's time for everything, and medications are not an exception. The timing of medications actually matter in order for them to be effective. This science called Chronotherapeutics is explained in this episode with examples of medications and their perfect timing.

Poisoning may be accidental or deliberate but preventing the outcome of exposure to poison is very important which is why the knowledge of poisons and their antidotes is very important for everyone especially people with little children. This episode talks in detail about this.

Some people cannot swallow medications to save their lives literally. This episodes is about the proper way to take medications especially the oral dosage forms(tablets and capsules) and alternatives to swallowing for those that are averse to it as well as tips to help in swallowing for those that are open to it.

First Aid is not the sole duty or responsibility of healthcare providers. Having first aid and basic life support skills is very essential for everybody in the society as it might come in handy at anytime. This episode talks about first aid equipment and skills to acquire as well as how to carry out cardiopulmonary rescucitation(CPR).

World Health Day is celebrated every 7th April to commemorate the founding of the World Health Organization and it reiterates the organization's commitment to promoting global health. This episode discusses the theme for this year: My Health, My Right, and what it means for us all.

In this episode, Aunty Pharmacist talks extensively about measures to take to stay healthy and on top of the extreme heat being experienced in this period and also educates the audience about heat illnesses.

Some medications should be taken with food while others are to be taken without food for several reasons. This episode explains these reasons and provides examples of such medications for either instances.

There's this popular believe that healthcare providers are or should be somewhat immune to illnesses, thereby giving the illusion that they are superhumans. This episode corrects this notion and lets the public know that they're humans too and in fact get sick, just like everyone else.

This episode piggybacks off last week's topic and examines it in another perspective.

It has become a culture and widespread practice among young men in recent times to use libido and erection-enhancing medications at will. These have consequences which they may not be aware of. This episode sheds light on these consequences and discourages this practice.

"Never google your symptoms", this is the advice healthcare professionals give to patients but the truth remains that many people consult Google first concerning their symptoms before visiting the hospital or pharmacy. This episode examines what googling symptoms may mean for the patient and attempts to answer the question of whether Google can be a patient's friend or not.

This episode is about the various claims attached to the use of herbal preparations called bitters and sheds light on the actual facts.

There is widespread believe that pharmacists hate herbal medicines and discourage their use. This episode addresses this and enlightens about herbal medicines.

This episode examines the relationship between alcohol and medications and why they do not go well together.

This second installment of the prevention is better than cure series is about the importance of routine medical checks in preventing diseases.

This episode is about weight management , why it is necessary and how it can be done effectively.