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Parleys with DHQ, others in Abuja
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Happy with responses received so far
By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja
The United States of America, USA, based Nigerian Medical Doctor, Christopher Ayo Otiko, who discovered the drug called TETRACYTE for the treatment of diabetic ulcer, has expressed his determination to ensure that many Nigerians benefit from his drug that has been internationally acclaimed as being ten times effective than others in circulation.
Dr. Otiko, who is currently in Nigeria, meeting with some government agencies and parastatals on the need for partnership and collaboration, expressed great satisfaction with the responses he has been receiving from the various meetings and engagements so far.
Dr Otiko, a Podiatric Specialist, who has nearly 20 years of medical experience as a foot and ankle surgeon, spoke on Wednesday in Abuja at a media parley where he formally introduced the drug to Nigerians.
According to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Medical Director, ViaDerma Inc, ” from our various engagements and meetings with Nigerians so far, the responses we have been getting are very positive and encouraging. We are impressed.
“In terms of pricing (of the drug), it is going to be affordable. It is not all about the money at this point. I can use the money that I make in the United States to subsidize the cost so that almost everybody in Nigeria can afford it,” Dr Otiko said.
He revealed that it took him between the years 2008 and 2016 for the process of the discovery of the drug to be completed.
The Medical Doctor has nearly 20 years of medical experience as a foot and ankle surgeon, treating such conditions as life threatening burns among others, is Board Certified in the prevention and treatment of Diabetic wounds.
Otiko has already met with top officials of the Defence Headquarters, Abuja during which he had what he called, “fruitful discussions” with the Medical experts there.
The Medical Doctor expressed the firm belief that troops of the federal government in the North East and other parts of the country, where there are conflicts, would benefit tremendously from the drug.
The drug has been medically certified as the world’s most potent drug for the treatment of diabetic ulcer, according to the Drugs Agency in the United States as it “heals ten times faster than any available drug for the treatment of diabetic ulcer and guide against amputation.
The drug also heals all kinds of wounds and burns. It has already been used and proven to be a success on some cases in Nigeria.
