31/08/2026
INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY 2026
25 Years of Raising Awareness. Taking Action….Saving Lives.
Today, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Rivers State Branch ably led by Dr.(Prof) Ureh Annabel Oparaodu joins the global community to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a day that brings people together to take action on overdose and promote awareness, compassion and prevention.
As IOAD marks 25 years of raising awareness about overdose, we are reminded that overdose is preventable and that timely intervention can save lives.
We encourage everyone to understand the risks of medication and substance overdose, avoid self-medication and unsafe drug use, and seek appropriate medical help whenever there is concern about overdose or substance use.
Let us replace stigma with knowledge, compassion and action.
Every life matters. Every overdose is a call to action.
Dr. DUUKORI THANKGOD
Public Relations Officer,
NMA Rivers State
31-08-2026