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.
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.
The Federal Government of Nigeria on 30th September, 2021 gave an award to the University College Hospital, Ibadan as the best public health Institution in Nigeria.
The award ceremony which was held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa Abuja was part of the activities marking the end of the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence and ushering in the 61st anniversary.
The ceremony was witnessed by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, General Muhammad Buhari, GCFR, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, GCON, the President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmed Lawan, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, among other Ministers that attended the ceremony.
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, and the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar were also in attendance.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha presented the award of the best Public Heal th Institution in Nigeria to the University College Hospital, Ibadan.
Gbogbo ǹkan ló ti padà bọ̀ sípò báyi nílé ìwòsàn ẹ̀kọ́sẹ́ ìsègùn òyìnbó ìlú ìbàdàn ìyẹn UCH, lẹ́yìn osù diẹ tí ẹgbẹ́ àwọn dókítà tó n fìmọ̀ kún ìmọ̀ láwọn ilé ìwòsàn ìjọba àpapọ̀ ti dasẹ́ sílẹ̀.
Gẹ́gẹ́bí akọ̀ròyìn ilé isẹ́ Radio Nigeria sewí, àwọn dókítà tọ́rọkàn ni wọ́n se isẹ́ wọn bóse tọ́ lóni.
Àarẹ ẹgbẹ́ náà nílè ìwòsàn UCH, ìbàdàn, Dókítà Temitọpẹ Hussein tó wà níkàlẹ̀ láti ri dájú pé gbogbo ǹkan lọ bóse tọ́ sàlàyé pé ìdákan àti àbọ̀ ìbere wọn ló ti di mímúsẹ báyi.
Dókítà Hussein sàlàyé pé ẹgbẹ́ NARD, ló bèrè fún àgbéyẹ̀wò owó ìrànwọ́ ewu ẹnu isẹ́ àti sísan owó ìrànwọ́ èwu tó rọ̀mọ́ ti covid tó fi mọ́ sísan àjẹsílẹ̀ owó osù àwọn.
Ẹwẹ, ẹnìkan tójẹ́ mọ̀lẹ́bí ẹnìkan tón gbàtọ́jú lọ́wọ́ tí kò fẹ kí wọ́n dárúkọ òhun, sọpé òun si nígbàgbọ́ tó kún nínú ilé ìwòsàn ìjọba ju ti aládani lọ.
Ilé isẹ́ Radio Nigeria jábọ̀ pé ìwọ̀nba aláisan péréte lówá nínú ilé ìwòsàn náà.
Tába gbàgbé pé ọjọ́ àikú Sunday ni ẹgbẹ́ àwọn dókítà tón fìmọ̀ kúmọ̀ láwọn ilé ìwòsàn ìjọba àpapọ̀ sélérí àti padà sẹ́nu isẹ́ léyi ìpàdé tí wọ́n se pẹ̀lú ìjọba àpapọ̀.
Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, have resolved to suspend their two months old industrial action.
At their emergency national executive council meeting, held in Abuja yesterday, NARD resolved to go back to work beginning from 8am this Wednesday.
Earlier, during the meeting, the doctors had a very long debate over how to proceed with the dispute with the government, resulting in a vote.
NARD representative at the university college hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Doctor Temitope Hussain, confirmed that work will resumes on the said day.
The resident doctors had gone on strike to demand the implementation of the memorandum of agreement they reached with federal government and to protest the alleged non-payment of arrears of salaries and allowances to some of their members.
A Consultant Psychiatrist at University College Hospital, UCH, Doctor Jibril Abdulmalik has called on youths to shun drug abuse to avoid brain damage.
He gave the advice during the first graduation ceremony of MIMBAR College, Ibadan.
Doctor Abdulmalik said the rate of drug abuse among the youths in Nigeria has been on the increase and called for urgent attention to curb the menace.
He said drug addicted persons felt uncomfortable if they don’t consume the sustainance in a day resulting to brain damage and might lead to mental problem eventually which may became difficult to treat.
“Most of those that are into drug don’t pay attention to their academic and some end up dropping out of school.”
“The best treatment for drug abuse is prevention, because once it set in, it is always more complex and difficult to treat, the best is not to go near it.”
He called on the graduating students to resist peer group pressure and mingle with group of friends that would encourage them to be on the right part to life.
The Chairman on the occasion and Chief Executive Officer, Kastron Oil and Gas Marketing Company Limited, Bashorun Adekunle Oladeji urged the graduating students to work hard and build on whatever they have learnt in the college.
He said the society looked at the youths as leaders of tomorrow and must bulid on their present situation in order to have a brighter future for themselves.
“As you are graduating from MIMBAR college today, it is just a step and strong foundation in the phase of your lives, it is time to study more, no more time for unnecessary play”.
Bashorun Oladeji urged them to always have at the back of their mind three keys to success in life which are determination, dedication and desire.
He described MIMBAR College as unique with super standard skills in educational development of children.
In a remark, the Director of MIMBAR College, Mr Akinwale Akinlabi said the school has been able to build confident on the ability of the graduates and modelled them based on the core value of the school which are knowledge, faith and leadership.
He said he was confident that the students had imbibed those culture and set to be problem solvers in the society.
Mr. Akinlabi urged them to be good ambassador of the school as they moved to different higher institutions.
One of the graduates, Miss Hamat Salam appreciated the teachers and the director for the knowledge impacted on them.
Highlights of the occasion include talents’ displays, Quran competitions and presentation of awards.
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.
Nigerians youths have been urged not to engage in cultism and other social vices.
A senior lecturer from Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Dr. Jimoh Ango gave the admonition at a two-day symposium facilitated by the member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Ibadan North Federal constituency, Honourable Olaide Akinremi in conjunction with the Federal Polytechnic Offa, at Professor Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan.
Member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Ibadan North Federal constituency, Honourable Olaide Akinremi
Dr. Ango explained that cultism and vices such as rape, use of illicit drugs were inimical the progress of both to students who engaged in them and the society at large.
Dr Ango, therefore, advised students everywhere to shun vices, which he noted were rampant among youths in the country.
Speaking about what informed the symposium, a consultant to Honourable Olaide Akinremi, Mr. Olumide Adeniji, said it was borne out of the need to sensitize secondary school students about the dangers cultism along with other vices pose to their well-being and future.
Highlight of the programme was the presentation of gifts to schools present at the symposium.
Our correspondent reports that over forty secondary schools attended the programme.
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors NARD, University College Hospital, UCH Chapter have called off its two months old strike action.
Speaking through the hospital’s Public Relations Officer Mr Toye Akinrinlola a substantial part of their demands had been met.
Mr Akinrinlola noted that salaries had been paid by the federal Government which necessitated their withdrawal.
Our health correspondent reports that activities have resumed at the hospital while patients and their relatives wore smiling faces over the development.
The Association had embarked on an indefinite strike over unpaid four months salaries of some of its member.
The doctors had demanded, amongst other things, payment of all salary arrears and review of the current hazard allowance to 50% of consolidated basic salaries for all health workers.
Regular Voluntary blood donation is imperative for availability of it in the bank to safe lives of those in need of it.
A consultant haemotologist, University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Dr. Peter Ogundeji said this while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the occasion of world blood donor day.
Dr. Ogundeji who noted that the level of voluntary blood donation was low in the country encouraged people to cultivate the habit of donating blood on a regular basis for patients in need of blood and its products.
Contributing, South West Zonal Coordinator, National Blood Transfusion Service, Dr. Oladapo Aworanti emphasised that women are expected to donate three times a year while men donate four times.
The health experts advocated increased awareness on benefits of voluntary blood donation.
People from the age of twenty-five years and above have been advised to always check their blood pressure from time to time as hypertension could stay in the body for a long time before resulting in stroke.
A consultant physician at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Dr Samuel Ajayi stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s World Hypertension Day.
Dr Ajayi urged those who just engage in physical exercises not to check their blood pressure immediately as they would never get an accurate figure.
Dr Ajayi noted that hypertension check requires relaxation of the nerves and not when one is breathing fast.
Resident doctors at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, have embarked on an indefinite strike.
President, Association of Resident Doctors, UCH, Dr Zakariyau Hussein confirmed this in an interview with Radio Nigeria.
Dr Hussein noted that the strike was in solidarity for colleagues who were yet to be paid salaries since January.
The UCH NARD President maintained that the industrial action was total, urging the government to include the names of the affected doctors in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, IPPIS platform.
The University College Hospital,Ibadan today, Wednesday, 7th April, 2021 took delivery of triplets of the first In Vitro Fertilization carried out in the Hospital. The procedure for the delivery commenced at about 1pm and it took about 46minutes. The mother and the babies, all females are in good condition. The babies weighed 1.4kg, 2.5kg and 2.4kg respectively. The elated father, Dr. Kehinde Osiki of the Department of History and Strategic Studies at the University of Lagos was on ground to witness the delivery of the babies. Dr. Osiki couldn’t hide his joy at the arrival of the babies. He pointed out that Technology has brought relief to problems often attributed to spirituality, saying that instead of people carrying the burden of superstition, they should rather seek scientific solutions to problems. He encouraged married couples who could not fertilise not to lose hope as solutions abound for all problems. The mother of the triplets work with the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan. The Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital,Ibadan, Professor Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo while expressing his delight for the delivery of the triplets enthused that it was another success story for UCH. Professor Otegbayo pointed out that the commitment to take UCH to an enviable level had played out with the commencement of the IVF in 2020, and delivery of the first set of babies through the process. He appreciated the team that took part in the delivery. Also, a former Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Professor Abiodun Ilesanmi praised Professor Otegbayo for not abandoning the IVF project which he (Ilesanmi) initiated about 13 years ago.
Management blames it on the overhauling of hospital water system
Patients at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan have continued to react to the shortage of water supply in the last few weeks.
They gave their reactions in separate interviews with Radio Nigeria.
Some of them while lamenting the difficulties they were facing in the last few weeks, said they had to use their personal money to buy water to bathe and flush.
Similarly, a patient who spoke under the condition of anonymity said doctors could not perform his surgery on him due to shortage of water supply.
Reacting on behalf of the management of UCH, the Public Relations Officer, PRO, Mr Toye Akinrinlola said the entire water system of the hospital is presently being overhauled for the next two weeks while noting that it had not happened in the last sixty-three years.
Mr Akinrinlola who regretted the situation on the ground also said five blocks in the hospital had been shut down due to massive renovation which was ongoing.
The Thyroid Gland is located in the front part of the neck.
It produces hormones which controls the body metabolism.
Metabolism is a process whereby food is transformed into energy and used by all the body system.
However, thyroid disorder could occur when the gland functions below normal or higher than normal.
This condition requires the attention of specialists to prevent the situation from getting out of hand.
A Consultant Surgeon at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Dr Adefemi Afolabi said anyone is at risk of having Thyroid problems either by birth, environment, pregnancy or hereditary but unfortunately many patients present late.
He explained that some people having swellings on their neck do not bother to check it out because it is painless, instead most ladies in this condition wear turtlenecks or shawls to cover up the disfigurement.
To this end, the surgeon stressed the need for regular medical checks for early detection of thyroid disorders or any other disease.
Furthermore, Dr Afolabi maintained that iodine intake was key to the function of the thyroid gland.
For instance, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, knowing the importance of this had enforced the consumption of iodized salt in the country to guard against iodine deficiency which causes preventable brain damage such as mental impairment, cretinism, stillbirth and infant mortality.
Secretary, Thyroid Care Association of Nigeria, Mrs Omotooke Gbenro- Adegbite gave an assurance that having Thyroid issue was not the end of life, but with good support system and a caring doctor, the problem was surmountable.
Mrs Gbenro-Adegbite recommended good diet, regular exercise, sticking to the drug regimen and keeping close contact with the doctor, as part of ways to cope with the condition.
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
The Chairman, Oyo State Task Force on Covid-19, Professor Temitope Alonge has blamed the rising profile of daily new cases in the state on the non compliance to laid down protocols. Professor Alonge noted that the people were stubborn and disregard the use of nose masks which was to serve as prevention. Speaking with newsmen in Ibadan on one year covid-19 situation in Oyo State , Professor Alonge who’s the immediate past Chief Medical Director of UCH, Ibadan explained that the government was playing its own role to carry out testing and care for the infected persons. He added that added that the government was currently exermining the post treatment cases of covid-19 survivors as many of them reportedly come down with another ailments. Professor Alonge however, advised the people to take their health seriously saying only the living would enjoy government’s initiatives and dividend of democracy. Dayo Adu
As part of the resolve by President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure effective implementation of universal health coverage at the grassroots, a multi-million clinic that would serve NYSC corps members and the host community have been inaugurated.
The health centre, located at Iseyin, possesses state-of-the-art facilities such as pharmacy unit, record, laboratory, consulting rooms, male and female wards, toilets, beds and chairs.
Performing the inauguration, the Chief Medical Director, University College Hospital, Professor Jesse Otegbayo said the project funded by the Federal Government was given thorough supervision to meet health demands of NYSC corps members and Iseyin people.
Professor Otegbayo, who urged NYSC management to ensure proper maintenance of the health centre, said UCH would continue to support the project through the provision of personnel.
Earlier, the state coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Grace Ogbuegebe who said the project was conceptualized by former Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, said the project which was completed within four months.
She added that the health centre, which is first of its kinds in Nigeria, would further help in accommodating more corps members as the former clinic would be converted to hostel block.
Reacting, the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim said the hospital would well maintained
Brigadier General Ibrahim, who said NYSC had been engaged in the provision of Covid 19 preventive kits, however appealed to corporate organizations to donate more similar facilities for NYSC orientation camps across the country.
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.
Posterity will always remember those who leave memorable prints in the sands of time by their enviable lifestyle.
This was the submission of families, friends and colleagues of Late Professor Matthew Olufemi Kayode at the Service of Songs and Night of Tributes held in honour of the don at the Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, UCH, Ibadan.
In a message, The Reverend Sunday Wojuade, described the late professor as a man who lived a fulfilled life, a good leader, a disciplined father and a beacon of hope to friends and colleagues.
In a tribute, a former Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Professor Olufemi Baniro, said the Late Professor Kayode served the nation meritoriously in his career as an economics professor.
He noted that the late Professor would be greatly missed in the Department of Economics, at the University of Ibadan.
Two of the children of the deceased, Mrs Olufunlola Afolabi and Mrs Olutomilola Miriki who reminisced on times with their father, said he left indelible marks in their lives.
Highlight of the event was the launch of Femi and Dupe Kayode Foundation, in memory of the late don and his late wife.
The event continues on Wednesday with a commendation service at Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan.
Professor Kayode who died on August 10 this year at the age of 81 is survived by children and grandchildren.
As part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 60th anniversary, a lawmaker representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju, Kajola, Iwajowa, Federal Constituency, Mr Shina Peller has donated some personal protective equipment PPE, to the University College Hospital, UCH Ibadan.
Our correspondent reports that the items were donated through a Non-Governmental Organisation, Lead Generation Initiative, LGI, founded by Mr Peller.
Donating the items, the lawmaker urged Nigerians to keep hope alive despite challenges confronting the nation.
Mr Peller said plans were underway to provide more equipment to UCH, Ibadan to enhance service delivery.
Receiving the items, the Chief Medical Director of UCH, Professor Jesse Otegbayo pledged to use the items judiciously.
Professor Otegbayo while commending Mr Shina Peller for the gesture, appealed to the government to be more committed to the health sector.
Items donated included 300 pieces of KN95 masks, two rechargeable pulse oximeters, fifty packs of ppE gowns, 10 pieces of Nebulizer, 50 pieces of pulse oximeter and fifty packs of facemasks.
