In Nigeria, almost everyone is a “doctor.” A little headache? Take paracetamol. Fever? Buy malaria drugs. Stomach pain? Swallow antibiotics. Some even mix herbal bitters with pharmacy drugs for extra effect.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
But here’s the bitter truth: self-medication is silently killing Nigerians—causing drug resistance, organ damage, and even sudden death.
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Why Nigerians Self-Medicate
Cost: Hospitals are expensive, so people prefer the “cheaper” chemist.
Time: Long hospital queues make people avoid doctors.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
