Health

Include persons living with disabilities in policy making – Professor Osisanya

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By Fasilat Lawal

Government at all levels have been urged to include persons living with disabilities, PLWDs, in policy making in the country.

A lecturer at the Department of Special Education University Of Ibadan, Professor Ayo Osisanya, made the call at a seminar organized by the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria held at Western Hall, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan.

Speaking on the theme, “Embrace Inclusion -Transform Lives”, for the Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Professor Osisanya explained that individuals with special needs needed to be given rehabilitation and education for them to become self dependent in future and not to be a burden to their parents and care givers.

Chairman, Community Chest Council, Oyo State, Dr Olusola Olaganju who said disability should not be seen as a death sentence, urged government to give regard to people with disability for them to contribute to the gross domestic product Of the country.

Also, a Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Dr Oluwakemi Ashubu advised parents of children living with down syndrome to always bring them to the hospital for routine health checks as part of efforts to keep them healthy, saying such children should not be labelled as outcasts.

In a goodwill message, the Chief Medical Director, University College Hospital, Professor Jessie Otegbayo represented by Head Of Department Of Paediatrics, Dr Adanze Asinqbi appreciated the president and management of the Down Syndrome Foundation, Nigeria for their impact over the years in the service of humanity, in advocacy and inclusion, Professor Otegbayo encouraged parents to enrol their children in the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, to help them get proper medication and treatments for several diseases.

A parent of a child living with Down Syndrome, Dr Princess Nwakwo, who noted that such children were gifts from God that should be loved and embraced, enjoined parents not to discriminate and withhold education from them to also have potentials.

Earlier in an address of welcome, the president of the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria , Mrs Rose Mordi explained that the aim of the seminar was to create awareness on Down Syndrome and to advocate for total inclusion of children living with the disease and the change of mind-set of people from the misconceptions, ignorance and superstitions regarding disability.

The event had in attendance, children living with Down syndrome, students from the University Of Ibadan, parents and caregivers.

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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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FG Remains Committed to Improved Healthcare Delivery – Osinbajo

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By Fasilat Lawal

The government will continue to address factors militating against healthcare delivery in the country.

The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo made the affirmation during the inauguration of projects by the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan.

Professor Osinbajo explained that there were still gaps in the nation’s health delivery system, which he attributed to the quality of care available, equipment, and facilities as well as the disparity between the health budget and expenditure.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, (SDGs), Dr. Adejoke Oorelope Adefulire described the project inaugurated at UCH Ibadan as a testament to the Federal Government’s commitment to the health and well-being of Nigerians.

Earlier, the Chief Medical Director, UCH, Professor Jesse Otegbayo in an address of welcome, described the inauguration of the project as a landmark in the over sixty-five years of the medical institution’s existence.

Professor Otegbayo who said the projects represented a significant contribution from the federal government, expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, (SDGs) Dr. Adejoke Oorelope Adefulire.

The UCH CMD, however, solicited the provision of more facilities and equipment from the Federal Government to further enhance the institution’s medical delivery.

Our correspondent reports that there were goodwill messages, from the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde represented by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, and the Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Senator Teslim Folarin.

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UI Alumni Body moves to Establish Cancer Diagnostic Centre

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University of Ibadan Alumni Association is to establish cancer diagnostic Centre at the University College Hospital in Ibadan.

The project would gulp two billion naira.

President of the Association, worldwide, Professor Elsie Adewoye told newsmen that the money would be realized through partnership with public-spirited organizations, individuals, institutions and agencies within six months.

Professor Adewoye explained that the objective of financing the cancer diagnostic Centre was to appreciate the knowledge which the University of Ibadan had passed on them and to underscore the need for synergy in combating the disease.

He said between 2005 and 2015, study showed that cancer cases rose by 17%.

Professor Adewoye also envisaged that by 2030, newly diagnosed cases would have risen by 68%. 

While further estimating that cancer caused 8.8million deaths globally in 2015, the ailment according to her cost the world the sum of 1.16 trillion dollars in 2010.

Professor Adewoye attributed the growing rise in the illness in Nigeria to the cost of treatment, fear to speak out by victims, lack of access to medical facilities and absence of oncological and diagnostic centres.

He noted that the cost of treatment of cancer cases at the Centre would be affordable to all Nigerians.

Reacting, the Chief Medical Director, CMD, University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Professor Jesse Otegbayo, represented by a Professor of Radiation Oncology UCH, Professor Adeniyi Adenipekun, said UCH had professional oncologists who would be engaged in the treatment of cancer.

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Health

FRCN Ibadan Management Pays Courtesy Visit to UCH

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Journalists have been advised to always ensure that the right information is disseminated to the public. 

Chief Medical Director University College Hospital, UCH, Professor Jesse Otegbayo represented by Deputy Chairman Medical Advisory Committee on Education and Training, Doctor Oluwatoyin Lawal stated this in Ibadan when the Management of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan led by its Zonal Director, Mrs Bolatito Joseph paid a courtesy visit to UCH.

Professor Otegbayo explained that information plays a significant role in the socio-economic well-being, stability and security of any society which could be hindered by wrong information.

Professor Otegbayo who lauded Radio Nigeria for its professionalism said UCH was ready to collaborate with the station.

Earlier, the Zonal Director, Mrs Bolatito Joseph appreciated the management of UCH for its relationship with Radio Nigeria since 2016, especially for previous support for programmes held for the elderly.

Mrs Joseph added that Radio Nigeria would continue to foster a cordial relationship with UCH. 

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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.

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Health

No Case Of Yellow Fever At UCH – CMD

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No case of Yellow Fever has been reported in Oyo state or at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan.

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

Professor Otegbayo who explained that the disease is more in the Middle Belt, Edo and Delta States urged people to continue to abide by safety precautions against infectious diseases, preventing mosquito bites and vaccination every ten years.

The UCH helmsman noted that as some countries were experiencing the second wave of the global Covid 19 pandemic, Nigeria should not let her guard down.

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Health

Oyo Government Donates Ventilator, Other Equipment to UCH

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The Oyo state government has again thrown its weight behind the University College Hospital Ibadan in the fight to stem the spread of the coronavirus disease. 

The state government has donated a mechanical ventilator machine and an oxygen concentrator to the Hospital to aid the treatment of patients who are being managed for COVID-19. 

While making the presentation on behalf of the state Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde, the permanent secretary Oyo State Ministry of Health, Dr. Adebisi Ayoola noted that UCH being part and parcel of Oyo state is a major stakeholder when it comes to the management of COVID-19 patients in the state. 

He expressed the belief that the machine will enhance service delivery in the hospital’s quest to stem the scourge of the virus.

Dr Ayoola further lauded the hospital’s technical collaboration in the state COVID-19 task force committee and called for more partnership in healthcare delivery. 

He added that the state government will continue to extend its goodwill to the University College Hospital in all the ways that it can. 

  • Members of Oyo State Delegation and UCH management during the presentation
  • Part of the donated equipment
  • Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Ministry of Health, Dr. Adebisi Ayoola speaking during the presentation of the equipment to UCH Management
  • UCH CMD, Professor Jesse Otegbayo speaking while receiving the equipment

The hospital’s Chief Medical Director, CMD, Professor Jesse Otegbayo while receiving the items lauded Governor Seyi Makinde for putting the wellbeing of the masses in the front burner and describe him as a “partner in progress”.

He noted that ninety percent of patients who come to the hospital are from Oyo state, therefore “it behooves on the management to deliver quality healthcare to the people of the state at all times”. 

Professor Otegbayo assured the state government that the equipment will be put to good use for the benefit of the teeming population of patients that come to the hospital for treatment.

Anthonia Akanji