Hepatitis, a disease often overshadowed by more high-profile illnesses, silently wreaks havoc on millions of lives worldwide. This condition, which involves inflammation of the liver, can lead to severe health complications and even death if left untreated. Despite its prevalence, awareness and understanding of hepatitis remain alarmingly low. 

Understanding Hepatitis: Types and Transmission

The most common types are hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, each caused by a different virus and differing in transmission and severity. Hepatitis is caused by viruses, alcohol use, certain medications, and other medical conditions. 

Hepatitis A and E

Hepatitis A and E are typically transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water. These forms of hepatitis are more common in regions with poor sanitation and can cause acute, but usually not chronic, liver infection. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, joint pain, and jaundice.

Hepatitis B and C

Hepatitis B and C are primarily spread through contact with infectious body fluids, such as blood, semen, and vaginal fluids. This can occur through unprotected sex, sharing needles, and from mother to child during childbirth. Both types can lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Hepatitis B has a vaccine, while hepatitis C does not, making awareness and prevention extremely important.

Hepatitis D

Hepatitis D is a less common form that only occurs in conjunction with hepatitis B, as it requires the hepatitis B virus to replicate. It is transmitted through contact with infected blood and body fluids. 

The Silent Nature of Hepatitis

One of the most insidious aspects of hepatitis is its often silent progression. Many people infected with hepatitis B or C can remain asymptomatic for years or even decades, unknowingly transmitting the virus to others and suffering liver damage. By the time symptoms appear, significant liver damage may have already occurred. 

Early symptoms can be nonspecific, such as fatigue, mild fever, and loss of appetite. As the disease progresses, more severe symptoms like jaundice, abdominal pain, and dark urine may develop. Chronic hepatitis can lead to severe liver damage, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, which are often fatal if not managed properly.

Early Detection and Treatment

Early detection of hepatitis can significantly improve outcomes. Screening for hepatitis B and C is recommended for individuals at high risk, including those with a history of intravenous drug use, those who have received blood transfusions before 1992, and those born to infected mothers. 

Importance of Vaccination and Early Detection

Vaccination

Vaccination is a powerful tool in the fight against hepatitis, particularly for hepatitis A and B. The hepatitis B vaccine is part of routine immunizations for children in many countries and is also recommended for adults at higher risk..

Emzor’s Commitment to Combating Hepatitis

At Emzor Pharmaceuticals, we are dedicated to raising awareness about hepatitis and promoting preventive measures such as vaccination and early screening. We believe that through education, early detection, and effective treatment, we can significantly reduce the burden of this silent epidemic.

We value your health above all; that is why we offer a specialized vaccination program for you. If you would like your company or a group of people in your circle to get vaccinated, do well to reach out to us. 

Hepatitis continues to be a major global health concern, claiming lives in silence because of a lack of early detection and awareness. Emzor Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to taking a leading position in this battle and providing encouragement and support to hepatitis sufferers. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 How can I schedule a vaccination session for my company or group?

Scheduling a vaccination session with Emzor is simple. Contact our customer service team through our website or call our dedicated hotline. Provide details about your company or group size, preferred dates, and any specific vaccine requirements, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Are there any other ways of contracting hepatitis besides the methods mentioned here?

Yes, hepatitis can also be contracted through using unsterilized medical or dental equipment, sharing personal items like razors or toothbrushes with an infected person, and receiving tattoos or piercings with non-sterile instruments.

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Tune in to Brila Radio (88.9FM) every Monday at 6pm to listen to the “Emzor Wellocracy Radio Show”. The show will also be streamed live on Facebook here www.facebook.com/889brilafm . The show features a weekly Pharmacist guest from the Young Pharmacy Group (YPG) discussing Analgesic and Wellness products and is syndicated across Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna and Onitsha. Young Pharmacists Group (YPG) is the youth arm of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) with 15,000 members. If you miss the show, you can watch on our pages.

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Tune in to Brila Radio (88.9FM) every Monday at 6pm to listen to the “Emzor Wellocracy Radio Show”. The show will also be streamed live on Facebook here www.facebook.com/889brilafm . The show features a weekly Pharmacist guest from the Young Pharmacy Group (YPG) discussing Analgesic and Wellness products and is syndicated across Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna and Onitsha. Young Pharmacists Group (YPG) is the youth arm of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) with 15,000 members. If you miss the show, you can watch on our pages.

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Tune in to Brila Radio (88.9FM) every Monday at 6pm to listen to the “Emzor Wellocracy Radio Show”. The show will also be streamed live on Facebook here www.facebook.com/889brilafm . The show features a weekly Pharmacist guest from the Young Pharmacy Group (YPG) discussing Analgesic and Wellness products and is syndicated across Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna and Onitsha. Young Pharmacists Group (YPG) is the youth arm of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) with 15,000 members. If you miss the show, you can watch on our pages.

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Tune in to Brila Radio (88.9FM) every Monday at 6pm to listen to the “Emzor Wellocracy Radio Show”. The show will also be streamed live on Facebook here www.facebook.com/889brilafm . The show features a weekly Pharmacist guest from the Young Pharmacy Group (YPG) discussing Analgesic and Wellness products and is syndicated across Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna and Onitsha. Young Pharmacists Group (YPG) is the youth arm of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) with 15,000 members. If you miss the show, you can watch on our pages.

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It’s kick off day! AFCON 2019 begins. Who is excited? We are ready to goal! pic.twitter.com/mwp46v1YST

— Emzor Pharmaceuticals (@emzornigeria) June 21, 2019

The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, known as the Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, is scheduled to be the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial international men’s football championship of Africa organized by the Confederation of African Football. The tournament will be hosted by Egypt.

Nigeria’s first match holds tomorrow June 22, 2019 at 6pm. You can watch live matches at all Emzor Fan Parks across Nigeria. Watch live matches for a chance to win exciting prizes every day of AFCON.

Emzor has been providing Wellness for all to Nigerian’s for over 35 years, and have over 120 products.

Emzor is the official Analgesic sponsor of the NFF and the Super Eagles with products like Paracetemol, Para 1000, Emcap, and Emprofen.

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The NCWD said the women, who would be inducted on June 10, two days to the Democracy Day, were selected for their iconic contributions to national development. The induction is themed, ‘Celebrating Nigerian Women Icons of Hope.’

Other women in the shortlist for the Hall are Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, late Dr Stella Adadevoh, Senators Oluremi Tinubu, Senator Binta Garba, Prof. Adenike Osofisan, and Mrs Folorunso Alakija.

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We were dismayed by the implied comments made during the programme in an effort to link Emzor Pharmaceuticals with directly supplying the black market. The member of staff depicted in the piece was acting independently and by his own admission knew his actions were contrary to company policy and the controlled drug regulations. He has since been dismissed and reported to the police for prosecution.

The documentary completely ignored the contribution of the rampant illegal importation and smuggling of these drugs into the country to fuelling the supply of illegal codeine onto the black market.We wish to clearly state the following facts:

Emzor is treating the findings of the BBC documentary with the utmost seriousness and has launched a full and through investigation into its current processes.

Emzor Pharmaceuticals is a responsible and ethical company with over 120 product lines, all under licence from NAFDAC and we adhere fully to the documentation guidelines for the handling, production, storing and distribution of products containing codeine.

1. We have stopped the production and distribution of Emzolyn with Codeine, pending a thorough review.
2. The Emzor Sales Rep depicted in the documentary is not a senior member of staff as was strongly implied during the programme, the title Business Development Executive is an entry level sales position. He is in no way a representative of the hardworking and law-abiding members of staff at Emzor. He did not transact the reported illegal sale on behalf of Emzor nor within our company premises and any representations made by him are in breach of company policy and ethics and were undertaken independently by him.
3. Emzor is not involved in the direct sales to individual members of the public, neither do we sanction the supply of Emzolyn with Codeine in any way that breaches the Dangerous Drugs Act or NAFDAC guidelines.
4. Our average daily production level is below 0.5% of the estimated daily amounts of codeine reportedly consumed in the two Northern States mentioned in the report. Furthermore, we do not supply Emzolyn with Codeine in the two Northern States mentioned in line with the directives of the respective State government.
5. The dismissed Sales rep had access to limited quantities of Emzolyn with codeine for the purpose of onward distribution/supply to licensed retail pharmacies under his assigned sales territory. Also, the man referred to as Mr. Paschal of Stella Charles pharmacy is not an Emzor distributor as he claimed in the documentary.
6. Emzor remains a socially responsible corporate citizen operating within the relevant rules and committed to conducting our operations in the most responsible and compliant way. Emzor has built a sterling reputation based on high professional standards and world class products for more than thirty years.

Those three decades of hard work have been rewarded by more than 50 local and international awards and most importantly, the trust of the Nigerian people. We hold this trust sacred and will continue to conduct our business in a manner that demonstrates ethical leadership within our industry and will not allow the tainting of this legacy in any manner.

Emzor believes in developing our youths. Through the Chike Okoli Foundation which was established in 2006 to promote healthy lifestyles and entrepreneurship, we have trained, influenced and touched the lives of more than 2 million youths, many of whom have graduated from the foundation’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies and are now running their own businesses.

Emzor will seek to make relevant and impactful contributions to the multi-agency discussions on the way forward that are sure to follow in the days and months ahead.

From the limited depiction of rehabilitation efforts represented in the BBC programme, there is room for much support and improvement in the treatment and rehabilitation of persons affected by addiction.

As an organization we will make efforts to learn more about the good work being done in this area and devise an effective means of contributing to this vital aspect of managing the problem and securing the National treasure that is our youth. We were pleased to find included in the just released statement from the FG the mention of plans to solicit the involvement of organizations with positive impact on youth culture such as the Nigerian Football Federation.

Emzor has been a proud sponsor of the Super Eagles as well as the male and female national football teams at all levels over the last four years and will continue to support the use of their influence in promoting positive behaviour and a strong sense of National pride in our youth.

We thank you for taking the time to hear us out and assure you of our earnest commitment to playing our part in the lasting solution to prescription drug abuse in Nigeria.

Signed-

MANAGEMENT

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