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EKSG Suspends CMD over Alleged Gross Misconduct

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By Ogunrinde Amos

The Ekiti State Government has suspended the Chief  Medical Director, CMD of State Specialist Hospital, Ikere-Ekiti, Dr Olaolu Olubiyi for alleged gross misconduct .

The State Ministry of Health and Human Services announced the suspension on a statement made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti.

According to the statement, Dr Olubiyi was suspended  by the State Hospitals Management Board  following the allegation of gross misconduct  reported against him which established the fact  that he violated Ekiti Public Service Rules.

The statement explains that the Suspended CMD has been prohibited from carrying out his official duties pending further investigation in line with the provisions of the State Public Service Rules 

It further directs him to hand over his duties as CMD of the State Specialist Hospital, Ikere to  Dr Akinsipe Catherine Iyabo with immediate effect .

While  stressing  the commitment of Government  to rewarding excellent performance, diligence  and dedication to duties , the statement however says Government will not look away when Government officials do not abide by the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.

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Ekanmem Philip-Ephraim: MDCAN Calls for End to Kidnapping

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By Lilian Ibomor

Medical and Dental Consultant Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, has called on the government at all levels to put an end to all forms of kidnapping in the country.

They made the call in a peaceful protest staged in Ibadan to mark fifty days since their colleague, a Professor of Neurology, Ekanem Phillip-Ephraim was kidnapped in her house in Calabar, Cross River State.

According to them, there has been no communication from the captors since she was abducted.

Speaking, the Vice Chairman, MDCAN, Oyo State Chapter, who spoke on behalf of the president, MDCAN, Dr. Victor Makanjuola, said this situation was uncalled for and needed urgent attention.

Earlier, Chief Medical Director, CMD, University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Professor Jesse Otegbayo, said providing an enabling environment for medical practitioners cannot be over-emphasized while urging the government to take drastic steps before it leads to further exodus of medical practitioners.

Radio Nigeria observed that the protesters wore a white ribbon on their arms to show their solidarity for their kidnapped member.

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Otegbayo Congratulates Parents Of New Year Baby In Ibadan

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The Chief Medical Director University college hospital UCH Ibadan Professor Jesse Otegbayo this morning congratulated the parents of the first baby of the year Mr and Mrs Mustapha on the birth of their Son.
The CMD donated baby mattresses and other gifts items to the baby. Born at 6.32 a.m on January 1st, 2022, Baby Mustapha weighed 2.8kg and was named the Hospital’s baby of the year for 2022.
The mother was identified as Mrs Alima mustapha , a 34 four year old woman.

Lillian Ibomor

Health

UCH, Oyo Govt. Sign MoU To Boost Healthcare Delivery

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The University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Oyo State government on the deployment if its consultants to State Health Centres.

The Chief Medical Director, CMD, of the hospital, Professor Jesse Otegbayo stated this at a forum in Ibadan.

Professor Otegbayo noted that the partnership was necessary to enhance effective health care services to residents of the state.

The UCH CMD stressed the need for government to strengthen health care services delivering to make it measurable to what is obtainable in developed countries.

Lilian Ibomor

Health

Covid-19: No Fatality Since Inception At UCH- CMD

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No fatality has been recorded at the University College Hospital since Covid- 19 started.

The Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Professor Jesse Otegbayo made this known at a news briefing in Ibadan.

He explained that a total number of Nine hundred and Forty seven cases of Covid 19 has so far been managed, out of which four hundred and ninety four were staff of the hospital while four hundred and fifty three were non- staff.

Contrary to the rumour making the rounds, the CMD noted that many staff of the institution who live in town and in the community could have been infected there.

On the vaccines being awaited, Professor Otegbayo noted that front line workers would be the first batch of Nigerians to be vaccinated against infection thereby making them more effective in the treatment of patients

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FMC Abeokuta Allays Fears over Confirmation of Coronavirus Patients

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Authorities of the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta have confirmed the record of two Coronavirus cases at the Centre. 

A statement by the Public relations officer of the centre, Mr. Segun Orisajo made available to newsmen in Abeokuta said three suspected cases were being managed at the Accident and Emergency Complex of the Centre within last week .

He said two of the patients tested positive while one was negative. 

Mr. Orisajo said one of the patients who tested positive was a pregnant woman who died at the facility. 

He explained that the corpse of the deceased was released to her husband after careful counseling and due adherence to the World Health Organization, WHO, guidelines on such matters. 

Mr. Orisajo said the second patient was a young man who has been transferred to an isolation centre in the state noting that he was clinically stable. 

He clarified that the patients were suspected right from the onset and hence were isolated from other patients and staff throughout their stay in the unit. 

Mr. Orisajo also explained that staff that attended to the patient observed the prescribed standard protocols and procedures while the standard practice of contact tracing, decontamination amongst others have commenced. 

He said the Accident and Emergency Complex where the patients were admitted has been temporarily shut down to allow for a thorough decontamination exercise while patients have been properly re-located including the Hospital ambulances and bay.

The statement further said the F.M.C Abeokuta Medical Director, Professor Adewale Musa-Olomu allayed the fears of the staff, patients, relatives and the general public on the incident and assured them that the hospital management was on top of the situation.

Wale Oluokun