Dettol, co-sponsor of the event, used the platform to emphasize hygiene’s critical role in preventing disease outbreaks and to strengthen its commitment to collaborative public health efforts in Nigeria.
Spotlight on Community Resilience Through Hygiene
Representing the brand, Dr. Owoyele Ademolu, MD/CEO of Harley and Rainbow Specialised Laboratories and Diagnostics, delivered a data-driven presentation titled “Community Health Resilience: Leveraging Hygiene Protection in Outbreak Prevention.”
Dr. Ademolu underscored the importance of hygiene in Nigeria’s high-density urban centres, where inadequate infrastructure, limited water access, and crowded living conditions increase the risk of disease transmission. He pointed to consistent hygiene interventions—especially those incorporating persistent antimicrobial protection—as a key strategy in reducing health risks.
“Dettol Original has been proven to support the skin’s natural germ-fighting barrier for up to 12 hours,” he noted. “In a country where timely access to healthcare can be limited, products like Dettol become frontline tools for protection.”
He further emphasized that the benefits of hygiene extend beyond individual protection to building collective resilience within communities, particularly in vulnerable areas.
A Legacy of Advocacy and Collaboration
Speaking on behalf of Reckitt Sub-Saharan Africa, manufacturers of Dettol, Cassandra Uzo-Ogbugh, Head of External Affairs, Media, and Partnerships, highlighted the brand’s ongoing collaboration with medical professionals.
“We are honoured to stand with the Nigerian Medical Association at such a critical moment in the country’s healthcare discourse,” she said. “Dettol has always advocated that prevention is the foundation of good health, and our partnerships with health professionals are essential in spreading this message through education, advocacy, and innovation.”
From Hospital Roots to National Relevance
Launched in 1933 as a hospital antiseptic, Dettol has evolved into a trusted global brand known for its commitment to hygiene and infection prevention. In Nigeria, it has become a household name, offering a diverse range of products—from soaps and hand sanitizers to surface disinfectants—tailored to the specific needs of families and communities.
Dettol’s ongoing investment in public health education, grassroots hygiene campaigns, and scientific engagement reflects a long-term vision of helping Nigerians live healthier lives.
Looking Ahead: Hygiene as a Strategic Health Priority
As Nigeria continues to tackle both emerging and endemic public health challenges, Dettol’s active engagement with the medical community reaffirms the essential role of hygiene in the nation’s healthcare framework.
By reinforcing the importance of preventive care and supporting standards of hygiene across homes and healthcare settings, Dettol aims not only to safeguard individual well-being but to contribute meaningfully to the broader health resilience of Nigerian society.
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