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Pharmacists tasked on COVID-19 vaccine, drug research

The Registrar of the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, Pharmacist Elijah Mohammed, has enjoined pharmacists in the country to invest more in research because of the urgent need to develop effective drugs and vaccines for  COVID-19.

A statement from the agency Monday said he gave the advice during the induction and oath-taking ceremony of 236 graduands of Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)  Degree from the Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State.

He said, “I  encourage you  to  explore  the research aspect of pharmacy practice as this area  has become a focal point bearing in  mind  the  urgent   need   to  develop   effective  drugs and  vaccines  for  COVID-19.”

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Mohammed also advised pharmacists to be involved in curtailing the spread of the virus.

“As pharmacists, and frontline health workers, you all are expected to be at the frontline offering professional advice to people on how to observe all the necessary precautionary measures.

“Furthermore, you are also expected to collaborate with the government to curtail the spread and work assiduously towards ensuring that  Nigeria and indeed the world are certified COVID-19 free.  Every little contribution you make in your various practice areas will definitely impact combating the virus,” he said.

 

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