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In order to promote healthy living, public health professionals have urged governments at all levels to place a higher priority on environmental cleanliness and public hygiene than on an over-reliance on vaccinations.
The Living Sciences Foundation hosted the 10th National Conference on Environment and Health at the University of Ilesa in Osun State, where the appeal was made.
Researchers, scholars, and policymakers convened for two days to discuss environmental health issues.
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Professor Debo Adeyewa, a meteorology expert and former vice-chancellor of Redeemer’s University, emphasised that the government should prioritise environmental health and balanced diet as the primary means of preventing disease.
“God has given us immunity by providing everything we need.” Our diet serves as both medicine and a vaccination. Through the environment, God has developed immunity,” he stated.
He cautioned against relying too much on vaccinations, pointing out that while they are not always harmful, they can be abused.
“Vaccinations can be misused, but they are not inherently harmful. Vaccinations are not being condemned. But we are stating that some procedures can be misused,” he continued.
Adeyewa went on to highlight the risks associated with tainted water and inadequate sanitation, claiming that these elements play a major role in the spread of disease in society.
He called for group initiatives and actions to provide a hygienic and secure environment.
Professor Dapo Asaju, a former vice-chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, emphasised the relationship between the environment, health, and religion in his speech.
He said, “The realities of the sciences are revealed at this Living Sciences Conference, where people are challenged to be better doctors and healers of a sick world that needs good people to get things done right.”
Environmental specialist and health physics professor Joshua Ojo, president of the Living Sciences Foundation, stressed the importance of teamwork in environmental health management.
“It is not appropriate to handle environmental health issues in isolation. We believe in a multi-stationary approach to managing environmental health since we have compartments, and this National Conference is a good way to bring stakeholders together,” he said.
Additionally, Professor Ojo emphasised the significance of preserving a healthy environment by campaigning, education, and concerted government action.
Oladipo Folorunsho, the University of Ilesa’s ICT Director, spoke on behalf of the vice chancellor and praised the Foundation for selecting the university to serve as the host.
According to him, the occasion served as a forum for raising awareness of environmental issues and sustainable health practices.
The objective is to examine how we might live and apply the requirements for healthy living while also making our surroundings more hospitable. Folorunsho stated, “This conference is a pioneer in advocating for these.”
He also restated the university’s dedication to encouraging ecological stewardship.
Green culture is something we practise around us. Lawns are not crossed by us. Along with all other contributions to enhancing human health, we support human kinetics and health education,” he continued.