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Actress Mary Njoku raises alarm over fake drugs circulating in Nigeria
Posted by Gistsnaija.
on 17 July, 2025 |
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Mary Remmy Njoku Raises Alarm Over Suspected Fake Drugs in Nigeria
Renowned Nollywood actress and film producer, Mary Remmy Njoku, has voiced serious concerns over the effectiveness of medications sold in Nigeria after a distressing incident of food poisoning on a film set.
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In a post shared on Instagram, Njoku revealed that she had purchased Imodium—a commonly used anti-diarrheal medication—from a prominent pharmacy chain within the country. Despite taking it for three consecutive days, her condition showed no improvement.
It wasn’t until her husband administered the same medication sourced abroad that she experienced rapid relief. According to Njoku, “Within just five minutes of taking the foreign Imodium, my stomach issues were gone.”
The actress, known for her candid takes on societal issues, questioned the integrity of pharmaceuticals circulating within Nigeria and stressed the urgent need for action from regulatory bodies.
Njoku directed her appeal to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), urging them to launch an immediate investigation into what she describes as a public health threat. “What exactly are we being sold in Nigeria? This is dangerous and must be taken seriously,” she emphasized.
Her statement has sparked conversations online about the authenticity and safety of medicines available locally, raising fears about widespread pharmaceutical fraud and its potential consequences for public health.
Read more global health concerns via BBC Health.
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