The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast

In this episode of The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast, to commemorate World Hepatitis Day, I break down the vital topic of hepatitis, shedding light on its types, global impact, treatment options, and prevention strategies. The episode highlights the role of pharmacists in public health, combating myths, and empowering communities to take charge of liver wellness. This is a must-listen for everyone who cares about their liver health and curious minds across the globe. Do listen, like, comment, follow and subscribe.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/globalhealthpharmacistpodcast IG: @globalhealthpharmpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube/TikTok: The Global Health Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose#WorldHepatitisDay #HepatitisAwareness #PharmacistPodcast #LiverHealth #PublicHealthMatters #HealthEducation #GlobalHealthPharmacist #GlobalHealthPharmacistPodcast #PharmFact #HealthcareHeroes

The month of July has been set aside as Fibroid Awareness Month worldwide with the aim of enlightening the public about uterine fibroids and encouraging further research into this condition that affects a large percentage of women globally affecting their ways of life and health adversely in extreme cases.In this episode, listeners will learn all there is to know about fibroids, from symptoms to diagnostic procedures to treatment and management options. Also, some myths about fibroids are broken in order to correct the misinformation that has gone on about the condition in the society.Do listen, comment, share, follow and subscribeLinktree: https://linktr.ee/globalhealthpharmacistpodcast IG: @globalhealthpharmpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube/Tik Tok: The Global Health Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose #FibroidAwareness #WomensHealth #ReproductiveHealth #UterineFibroids #MenstrualHealth #GynecologyMatters #GlobalHealthPharmacistPodcast

In this insightful episode of the podcast, we explore the world of allergies, breaking down what they are, how they manifest, and common triggers that often go unnoticed. From seasonal sneezes to food sensitivities, we touch on how allergies affect daily life and why early detection matters. Listeners will gain a deeper appreciation for the immune system and how allergic reactions can vary widely. The episode also offers practical tips for avoiding triggers and managing symptoms. Perfect for curious minds or anyone who suspects they might have an allergy, this is your go-to listen for digestible health advice.#HealthTalk #AllergyAwareness #WellnessJourney #AllergyRelief #ListenAndLearnDo listen, comment, share, follow and subscribe Linktree: https://linktr.ee/globalhealthpharmacistpodcast IG: @globalhealthpharmpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube/TikTok: The Global Health Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose

Antifungals are medicines used to treat infections caused by fungi. Pharmacies and drugs stores worldwide are replete with several antifungals today, but before this, a particular one blazed the trail. In this captivating episode of our Drug Discovery Series, we explore the groundbreaking discovery of nystatin, the world’s first safe antifungal medication for humans. Join us as we unravel the story of two pioneering women scientists whose soil-to-lab collaboration by mail led to a medical marvel that still saves lives today. Learn how this antibiotic alternative revolutionized antifungal treatments, ushered in a new era of infectious disease medicine, and paved the way for countless therapies.Whether you’re a health professional, science enthusiast, or curious listener, this episode offers insights into innovation, grit, and the power of women in science.#DrugDiscovery #Nystatin #Antifungal #WomenInSTEM #TheGlobaHealthPharmacistPodcast #InfectiousDiseases #MedicalBreakthroughsDo listen, share, like, comment, follow and subscribe to The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/globalhealthpharmacistpodcast IG: @globalhealthpharmpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube/TikTok: The Global Health Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose

This episode talks about the change of the podcast name from Aunty Pharmacist Podcast to The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast, the reasons for this and what to expect from this new phase of the podcast.Subscribe, like, share, follow and comment.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/globalhealthpharmacistpodcast IG: @globalhealthpharmpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube/TikTok: The Global Health Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose#namechange #theglobalhealthpharmacistpodcast #globalhealthconversations #PharmGee #DrugSafety #HealthInformation

World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every 14th June to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and as a global tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors who give others a second chance at life. Their generosity saves lives, strengthens communities and embodies the spirit of solidarity. It’s a day to say thank you, but also to spotlight the ongoing, urgent need for safe, regular blood donations.This year's theme: Give blood, give hope: together we save lives emphasizes the importance of blood donation and its impact on the lives of the beneficiaries.Did you know that blood donation not only benefits the recipient but the donor as well? Listen in to find out the truth about blood donation as I debunk several myths around it and educate listeners about the benefits to both donors and recipients.Do not forget to like, comment, share and subscribe to the podcast.Linktree:⁠https://linktr.ee/auntypharmacistpodcast⁠⁠IG: @auntypharmacistpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube: Aunty Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose #BloodDonation #BloodDonor #BloodTransfusion #BloodProducts #SavingLives #BreakingMyths

Cancers have been deemed untreatable since their discovery due to their ubiquitous and proliferative characteristics but this challenge has not stopped scientists from continuing to find solutions.World Brain Tumor Day celebrated every June 8, raises awareness about this cancer of the brain in its different forms and updates on advances in research efforts towards the treatment of this particular type of cancer. This year's theme "United For a Cure: Advancing Research, Empowering Lives" emphasizes on raising awareness about recent research advances in the treatment of brain tumors and encourages support for such.This episode enlightens listeners about risk factors and prevention strategies for brain tumors and informs about the newer approaches to treatment of brain tumors that are being discovered and developed through research. Do listen, comment, share, follow and subscribe.Linktree:⁠https://linktr.ee/auntypharmacistpodcast⁠⁠IG: @auntypharmacistpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube: Aunty Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose#WorldBrainTumorDay #BrainCancer #Support #Research #DrugRepurposing #GeneTherapy #Radiotherapy #Immunotherapy #SurgicalInterventions

Have you ever asked someone if they smoked and they said no, only to find them chilling in lounges smoking Shisha? Well, maybe they actually didn't know they are one and the same, just in different forms.The tobacco industry has over the years found ways to transform and disguise tobacco products presenting them in different forms and flavours all the while supplying the same major content of tobacco- nicotine, a highly addictive substance which poses a lot of harm to human health.World No Tobacco Day celebrated every 31st May, is for the purpose of enlightening the public about the dangers of taking tobacco and other nicotine-containing products. The theme this year- "Unmasking the Appeal" aims to expose industry tactics on disguising tobacco and nicotine products.On this episode, you will find out the various types of tobacco and nicotine products and how they are presented. This might just help you or someone to stop taking them and prevent the adverse health outcomes that come with their consumption. Do listen, like, share, comment and subscribe to the podcast!Linktree:⁠https://linktr.ee/auntypharmacistpodcast⁠⁠IG: @auntypharmacistpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube: Aunty Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose#WorldNoTobaccoDay #NicotineAddiction #Tobacco #E-Cigarettes #Vaping #Shisha #NoSmoking #SmokingCessation #UnmaskingTheAppeal

On this final episode in the series about the TIME100HEALTH2025 list, you will find out about individuals attempting to do the impossible and those who are lending their voices to causes that personally affect them.I go into details about six scientists attempting to deal with diseases that have been deemed incurable with promising results, and newer drugs as well as treatment techniques emerging from their efforts. I also talk about five other individuals who are using their influences with the public to change the perceptions and outcomes of diseases.Do listen, comment, share and subscribe to the podcast and stay tuned for more interesting and enlightening episodes.Linktree:⁠https://linktr.ee/auntypharmacistpodcast⁠⁠IG: @auntypharmacistpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube: Aunty Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose#Innovators #Changemakers #Scientists #Celebrities #GeneticDiseases #Cancer #RareDiseases #HIV #SickleCellAnaemia #Tuberculosis #BasicLifeSupport

On this 100th Episode of the Aunty Pharmacist Podcast, I reflect on the journey thus far sharing with my audience the triumphs and challenges I have encountered and my aspirations as I continue to bring valuable, educative information about their health and medications to them.I also appreciate my listeners and subscribers as I look forward to more support going forward. It is now time to take the podcast to the next level. I hope you join me on this journey if you haven't already. This is a call for social media manager, virtual assistants and graphics designers with interest in public health content. Let's work together!Listen, share, comment and subscribe:Linktree:⁠https://linktr.ee/auntypharmacistpodcast⁠⁠IG: @auntypharmacistpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube: Aunty Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose#Reflections #100Episodesof AuntyPharmacistPodcast #Globalhealth # Research #MedicationInformation #Pharmacist #Growth

In this episode, I talk about two brilliant scientists, Hongkui Deng and Huji Xu who have been named Pioneer and Innovator respectively on the TIME100Health2025 list.  While Prof Deng is working on treatment of Diabetes without the need for insulin injections, Prof Xu is revolutionizing the treatment of autoimmune diseases using engineered immune cells in the body. These two are accomplished researchers with published works. Listen to this episode of to get details of their works and how they are contributing to global health through research. Do not forget to like,  comment, share and subscribe.Linktree:⁠https://linktr.ee/auntypharmacistpodcast⁠⁠IG: @auntypharmacistpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube: Aunty Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose#Research #Innovation #AutoimmuneDiseases #Time100Health2025 #StemCellTechnology #GlobalHealth #LabToRealLife

What do you say to the god of death? Not today!.This episode talks about one of the Time100Health2025 individuals, who determined to live and discovered his own cure. We delve into how David Fajgenbaum used drug repurposing to save his own life and is on a mission to save thousands more. I also talk about the World Hypertension Day 2025 themed "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!" which emphasizes the crucial need for taking regular and accurate blood pressure readings as the cornerstone for efficient hypertension management and living longer, healthier lives.Listen, comment, share, subscribe!Linktree:⁠https://linktr.ee/auntypharmacistpodcast⁠⁠IG: @auntypharmacistpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube: Aunty Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose#Drugdiscovery #DrugRepurposing #Innovations #TIME100Health2025 #WorldHypertensionDay2025 #HypertensionManagement

In this episode, we dive into the 2025 TIME100 Health list, celebrating the 100 most influential figures shaping global health. From groundbreaking medical innovators to policy leaders, this year’s list highlights individuals driving healthcare transformation, scientific advancements, and public health initiatives.The Titans for their resilience and fighting spirit in the face of challenges , the Innovators for thinking outside the box and using available and sometimes not-so- available resources to bring forth new solutions, the Pioneers blazing the trail in their various fields, the Leaders championing the cause of global health using the resources available to them and the Catalysts effecting much-needed change when it comes to global health in their various areas of expertise.We explore how these leaders are reshaping healthcare, tackling global health challenges, and setting the stage for a healthier future. This episode examines the contributions of some of these individuals at a glance and is the first of many episodes which will be dedicated to specific honourees, taking an in-depth look into their works and achievements in global health.Notably, there are Nigerian health leaders and scientists on the list. These are exciting times for global health enthusiasts! Tune in as we break down their contributions and discuss what this means for the future of medicine, wellness, and public health.Listen, share, comment, like, subscribe.Linktree:⁠https://linktr.ee/auntypharmacistpodcast⁠⁠IG: @auntypharmacistpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube: Aunty Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose#TIME100Health #GlobalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalBreakthroughs #PublicHealth #HealthLeaders

Acetaminophen, commonly known as paracetamol, is one of the world’s most widely used pain relievers—but its origins trace back over a century. In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of its discovery.Join me as I uncover the breakthroughs, setbacks, and scientific curiosity that led to one of modern medicine's greatest discoveries.Listen, like, comment, share, follow, subscribe.Linktree:⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/auntypharmacistpodcast⁠⁠⁠IG: @auntypharmacistpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube: Aunty Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose#AcetaminophenHistory #ParacetamolDiscovery #PainRelief #MedicalBreakthroughs #Pharmaceuticals #DrugDiscovery #HealthFacts #ModernMedicine

Have you ever been given a common medication for a purpose other than what you know? Did you wonder why or if your healthcare provider probably made a mistake? That is what this episode talks about!The concept of polypharmacology is one in which a single medication has more than one indication. Listen to this episode to find out uncommon indications of common medications and the reasons for this.Do not forget to like, share, comment and subscribe as well.Linktree:⁠https://linktr.ee/auntypharmacistpodcast⁠⁠IG: @auntypharmacistpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube: Aunty Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose#Polypharmacology #OneDrugManyIndications #CommonMedicationsUncommonUses #PostMarketingSurveillance #SideEffects #DrugRepurposing

The title of this podcast episode captures the theme for World Malaria Day 2025, with emphasis on re-energizing efforts at all levels from policy making at global levels to community collaborations and individual actions to ensure a malaria-free future.This episode tells a little about the history of World Malaria Day and breaks down the theme for more understanding of the listeners, highlighting how we all can run with the theme in practical ways.Listen, like, share, comment, follow and subscribe:Linktree:⁠https://linktr.ee/auntypharmacistpodcast⁠⁠IG: @auntypharmacistpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube: Aunty Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose#MalariaEndsWithUs #ReinvestReimagineReignite#WorldMalariaDay2025 #EndMalariaNow#ZeroMalariaStartsWithMe #MalariaFreeFuture#FightMalariaTogether#ReigniteTheFight#HealthForAll#StopMosquitoBites

There are times when drugs do not work, this phenomenon is called Therapeutic Failure. Many people have blamed therapeutic failure on their healthcare provider thereby reducing their confidence on the services such providers render. However, often times, the fault my in fact lie with the patient or on other factors. This is the focus of this episode. It enlightens the public about the reasons why drugs may fail and advices on how to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes for medications especially on the part of the patient.In order to avoid the frustration that comes with prolonged illnesses and waste of resources due to therapeutic failure which can be otherwise avoided, listen to this episode. Do not forget to like, comment and share as well.Linktree:⁠https://linktr.ee/auntypharmacistpodcast⁠⁠IG: @auntypharmacistpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube: Aunty Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose#TherapeuticFailure #WhyDrugsFail #MedicationChallenges #DrugEffectiveness #PharmaIssues #TreatmentFailure #UnderstandingMedicines #PatientAwareness

Penicillin is one of the world's first antibiotics, which have been widely used globally for almost a century. You have probably heard of Dr Alexander Fleming's accidental discovery of this wonderful, life-saving drug. There is even a brand of the same drug named after him. I bet you haven't heard of the other scientists that helped bring this drug to life and the full story behind the efforts that brought the drug to the doorsteps of people who need it.This episode does justice to the story of Penicillin, from Dr Fleming's discovery to Drs Florey's and Chain's efforts at mass production (which eventually earned them all a joint Nobel Prize), to the pharmaceutical companies that made it possible for it to be a life-saver during the second world war. Get all these details on this episode. Know more about the origins of your medications. Listen, share, comment and subscribe.Linktree:⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/auntypharmacistpodcast⁠⁠⁠IG: @auntypharmacistpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube: Aunty Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose#PenicillinDiscovery #LifeSavingScience #AntibioticRevolution #DrugDiscoveryStory #MedicalBreakthrough #FlemingsPenicillin #AntibioticHistory

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common yet often misunderstood. Being the commonest infections that present at healthcare facilities affect millions of people of all age groups yearly globally. This podcast episode explains in details what these infections are, the risk factors, causative organisms, preventive strategies and the treatment options.Whether you're curious about how lifestyle choices impact your risk or looking for ways to protect your urinary health, this episode offers practical insights and expert guidance. Listen, comment, like and shareLinktree:⁠https://linktr.ee/auntypharmacistpodcast⁠⁠IG: @auntypharmacistpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube: Aunty Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose #UTIAwareness #UrinaryHealth #StayHealthy #Hygienen#WellnessTips #PreventUTIs #InfectionPrevention

World Health Day comes up every 7th April and this year, the emphasis is on maternal and child health with the theme, Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures. This calls for government and community involvement in prevention of maternal and newborn death and to prioritize women's long term health and well-being.This episode enlightens on the efforts by the Nigerian government in alignment with this theme, with reference to other countries, as well as how to take advantage of the various plans put in place to ensure reduction of maternal and child mortality rates. This is a must listen episode for pregnant women, their families and everyone who cares about maternal and child health.Linktree:⁠https://linktr.ee/auntypharmacistpodcast⁠⁠IG: @auntypharmacistpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube: Aunty Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose