Health

Poor oral health could lead to complications – Dr Ibiyemi

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By Fasilat Lawal

People are advised to take proper care of their oral health to avoid their mouths becoming infected with bacteria that could lead to life-threatening complications.

A consultant, who is a community dentist at University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Dr Olusola Ibiyemi who gave the advice while speaking on the occasion of this year’s Oral Health Day, pointed out that poor oral health could heat up the teeth, gum and bone of the mouth leading to serious health challenges.

Dr Ibiyemi also highlighted the symptoms of poor oral health care to include bad breath which could lead to low self-esteem and discomfort to whoever perceives the breath.

Speaking on this year’s theme, “A Happy Mouth Is a Happy Body”, Dr Ibiyemi emphasized that the mouth as a gateway to the body should be in good condition for other parts of the body to be healthy.

The medical expert advised people to brush their teeth twice daily and eat fruits to protect the soft tissues in the mouth.

Similarly, a dentist, Dr Omowumi Femi-Akinlosotu enjoined mothers to monitor and nurture their children’s oral health care and give them a balanced diet and fruits to aid the development of their teeth.

Some residents of Ibadan who spoke to Radio Nigeria urged the government to tackle the nation’s economic challenges as prices of oral items such as tubes of toothpaste and brushes have increased, leading to them to the use local chewing sticks which has several benefits.

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Lifestyle

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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Health

Iodine salt checks thyroid disorder-Dr Afolabi

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By Fasilat Lawal

Iodine salt in daily diet has significant health benefits. 

Consultant General and Endocrine Surgeon, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Dr Adefemi Afolabi made the submission in an interview with Radio Nigeria Ibadan on the occasion to mark this year’s World Thyroid Day. 

He explained that right intake of iodine salt prevents disorder in the organ of the body known as thyroid gland.

Dr Afolabi pointed out that the commonest causes of thyroid disorder in society is iodine deficiency as a result of inadequate iodine in diets resulting in the malfunctioning of the thyroid gland. 

He described iodine as being essential because it enables the thyroid glands to perform the function of producing hormones to the glands.

The Endocrine Surgeon said  thyroid disorder could be hereditary, which accounts for its being found among some newborns.

Dr Afolabi who said thyroid disorder is curable, enjoined people to visit health facilities when any sign of abnormalities is dected in the lower part of the neck.

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Health

Expert Advises Women on Pregnancy Management

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By Fasilat Lawal

Women should ensure they visit appropriate health facilities for proper pregnancy management and childbirth 

Senior Registrar Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University College Hospital ,Ibadan Dr Opeyemi Adedeji gave the advice while speaking with Radio Nigeria in  Ibadan on the occasion to mark this year’s International Day to End  Obstetric Fistula.

Dr Adedeji explained that obstetric fistula occurs when there is an abnormal connection between the female private part and bladder which usually occurs from prolonged labour of childbirth complications.

He noted that this occurs mostly among teenagers with early pregnancy  who visits traditional birth attendants for child birth resulting in their labour not being properly managed. 

Dr Adedeji described obstetric Ffistula as one of the common cause of maternal morality death in the country arising from unskilled birth attendants who are not conversant with  the signs of danger during labour.

He affirmed that obstetric fistula can be treated by specialised health facilities, noting that some women who have the disease without proper treatment get stigmatisatized. 

Speaking on the theme ’20 Years in Progress But not Enough, Act Now to End Fistula by 2030′, Dr Adedeji called on governments to recruit more specialised health personnel and to create more  public awareness to end Obstetric Fistula in the country.

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Lifestyle

Ex-Governor Olunloyo out of Coma – Dele Momodu

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Chairman of Ovation Media Group, Dele Momodu has announced that a former governor of Oyo State Omololu Olunloyo has come out of a coma at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.

Recall the elderly man went into a coma weeks ago and was admitted to the hospital’s intensive care unit.

Momodu who had gone to see the ex-governor shared a video from his visit on Instagram.

The post reads:

“Baba had slipped into a coma weeks ago but came back and family and friends are over the moon for his recovery. As always, we discussed our mutual interests in politics, literature, governance, education, medicine, history and so on.”

Olunloyo also spoke in the video that Momodu posted. He thanked the publisher for the visit and also wished him long life.

Ovation Media Group/Simeon Ugbodovon

Health

It is humanitarian to donate rather than sell blood – NBSC

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Zonal Director, National Blood Service Commission, Southwest Zone, NSBC, Dr Oladapo Àwòránti has advised Nigerians who are fond of selling blood to patients rather than donating it to desist from the act, saying such negated the rule of humanitarian service.

Dr Àwòránti gave the advice during a road walk to commemorate this year’s World Blood Donor Day in Ibadan.

The NBSC Southwest Zonal Director explained that blood transfusion is free as such it should be given free to save human life.

Dr Àwòránti, who led the road walk, explained that the exercise was aimed at creating more awareness on the need to always donate blood to save lives as well as appreciate blood donors in the state.

In their separate submissions, the President, the Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Dr Adekemi Otolorin and representative of the Department of Haematology, University College Hospital, Dr Wuraola Shokunmi, decried the low level of compliance of Nigerians towards blood donation.

They urged people to desist from behaviours, cultural and religious beliefs that negated blood donation.

The duo of Dr Otolorin and Dr Shokunmi said blood shortage was a problem that could occur to humans, adding that the challenge of blood insufficiency could be better addressed through collaboration and demonstration of selflessness by donors.

Chief Medical Director, University College Hospital, UCH, Professor Jessie  Otegbayo urged the participants to continue to serve humanity without bias.

Aside from blood donors that expressed readiness to donate more blood to save lives, the road walk which took off from the commission’s office at Total Garden terminated at Mokola Roundabout.

The theme for this world blood donor day is “Donating blood is an act of solidarity; join the effort to save lives”. 

Fasilat Lawal

 

 

Politics

Oyo South APC Senatorial Primary Postponed

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Oyo South Senatorial Primary, which was expected to hold this Saturday, has been postponed.

Prior to the development, things had not been going smoothly at the venue, an event center close to Bódìjà Housing Corporation, Ibadan where the APC Oyo South Senatorial District primary election had been scheduled to hold.

Our correspondent at the venue reported that some party supporters had stormed the venue alleging that an illegal accreditation was ongoing at a hall opposite the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan.

Speaking to Radio Nigeria, one of the party supporters from Ibadan North West Local Government, Adekunle Akande claimed that the delegates being used at the unofficial venue were in favour of a particular candidate, who was unpopular to the core party faithful.

Mr Akande lamented that if the National and State executives of the party did not intervene urgently, the primary election might not hold.

Aspirants on ground then for the botched Senatorial primary were incumbent lawmaker representing the district, Senator Kola Balogun, son in law to Late Abiola Ajimobi, Kolapo Kola-Diasi, Chief Adegboyega Adegoke and Mr Bimbo Adekanmbi.

Oluwakayode Banjo

Health

UCH Comes Back To Life, As Striking Resident Doctors Resume

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Activities have resumed at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan after months of strike action by the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD.

The Resident Doctors were seen with bright faces ready for the day’s work.

Relatives of patients on their part heave a sigh of relief due to the development.

President, NARD, UCH Ibadan, Dr. Temitope Hussein who was also on the ground to ensure everything was running smoothly, said one point five percent of their demands have been met.

A relative of a patient who does not want her name mentioned said she had so much trust in the hospital than any private hospital.

Radio Nigeria observed that there were few patients in the hospital.

It would be recalled that the NARD had on Sunday promised to return to work today after a meeting with the Federal Government.

Lilian 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

Education

Cultism, Drug Abuse, Social Vices, Danger To National Development – Don

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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.

Funmilola Obagbayegun

Health

Above 25 yrs?, Check your blood pressure regularly – Dr Ajayi

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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.

Lillian Ibomor

Health

Researchers Hold out Hope for Mental Health Patients

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Hope of recovery from mental health challenges is gradually coming the way of patients suffering from psycho social problems as a team of mental health researchers have further synergized to combat the menace through Support Comprehensive Care and Empowerment, otherwise known as SUCCEED Africa.

The programme which came to the fore through a zoom conference was held at the Paul Hendrich Lecture Theatre, University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan. 

The joint approach, which was the initiative of the Department of Psychiatry and alumni of the department, is designed to involve religious bodies, psycho social patients, and co researchers across the continent and Oyo State.

In their separate goodwill messages, child and adolescent mental health researchers from Ghana, association of mental health professionals from East Africa and allied professionals from Malawi, Sierra Leone and Nigeria commended the team of researchers for the initiative and pledged to support the move so as to see the light of the day.

In her remark the Provost College of Medicine, University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Professor Olayinka Omigbodun, said the percentage of patients suffering mental health was alarming in Nigeria, hence the need to adopt multidimensional approach to overcome the societal ills.

Professor Omigbodun, who said the condition of mental patients is further aggravated through stigmatization and alienation, noted that the team of researchers would adopt inclusive mechanism for psycho social patient so as to enable the researchers generate data.

The provost added that the patients would not only be given treatment but also empowered so as to contribute to development of the society.

In an interview, the co-investigator, SUCCEED Africa, Dr Olubukola Omobowale, urged members of the public and relations of mental ill patients to have a change of attitude toward mental patients in the society.

Dr Omobowale who said SUCCEED Africa is a six years programme noted that mental patient would be reduced in Nigeria and sub sahara through the project.  

Rotimi Famakin  

Health

UCH Debunks Claim of 17 Covid-19 Fatalities among Doctors

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The University College Hospital, UCH, says claims that 17 doctors have died of Covid-19 related diseases is false.

This is contained in a Statement by the Public Relation Officer of the institution, Toye Akinrinlola.

It describes a news item credited to the President of UCH branch of the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, claiming 17 Covid-19 related fatalities among doctors in UCH as fictitious.

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No Doctor has died of COVID 19 in UCH. 

The attention of the management of the University College Hospital, Ibadan has been drawn to a news item credited to the President of the UCH Branch Association of Resident Doctors purportedly claiming that 17 doctors have died of COVID-19 related diseases.

The management has viewed the said publication as complete falsehood and absolutely reckless on the part of the ARD President. Though he has denied that he didn’t grant any press interview in that regard, we see the publication as malicious and it is rejected in all ramifications. 

For the avoidance of doubts, quite a number of members of staff of the Hospital contracted the COVID-19, but it is also proper to state that since the members of staff live within the society, they remain as vulnerable as any member of the society. 

The Hospital has taken very seriously issue of staff welfare, especially the frontline health workers by providing adequate personal protective 

equipments for them, while we also observe all COVID 19 protocols as laid

by the Nigeria, Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).”

We hereby state in clear terms that the UCH has not lost any doctor to COVID 19 and , unfortunately, we  lost two member of staff who were not health workers to COVID-19 related diseases.

We sincerely appeal to the members of the Press to properly cross check reports from the relevant sources in the hospital before publishing any reports about us.

Again, we appeal to the public to be patient with the hospital while the renovation of the hospital is ongoing, and that we shall serve the public better after the renovation. 

Toye Akinrinlola UCH PRO

For: the Chief Medical Director.

 

Health

UCH Resident Doctors Commence Strike, Say Consultants on Ground

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Residents Doctors at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, have embarked on an indefinite strike.

Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, UCH, Dr. Akin Sodipo, confirmed this while speaking with Radio Nigeria.

He noted that the action was in compliance with directives from the national body of the association.

Dr. Sodipo maintained that the strike was to press home their demands which include payment of three months salary of over two hundred medical officers and increment of hazard allowance. 

Dr Sodipo who pointed out that meetings were on-going however, added that consultants were on the ground to attend to patients.

Titilayo Kupoliyi

Health

Patients Lament Water Shortage At UCH

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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.

Lilian Ibomor

Health

UCH Chief Medical Director Takes Covid Vaccine

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The Chief Medical Director, University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Professor Jesse Otegbayo has called on Nigerians to receive the Covid-19 vaccine currently being administered as it is safe for the health.

He stated this immediately after receiving the vaccine in Ibadan.

Professor Otegbayo noted that the best way to curb and prevent the spread of any communicable disease was to be vaccinated.

In the same vein, the chief medical officer of health and director primary health care in Ibadan North Local Government Dr Monday Famakin has said the frontline workers would be the first to receive the vaccine in Oyo State.

Dr Famakin explained that the frontline workers such as medical workers, petrol attendants, security personnel among others were classified as the first beneficiaries.

Ibomor/Adu

Health

UCH, NCDC, Hold Free Covid-19 Screening In Ibadan

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About eight hundred people have benefited from free COVID-19 screening at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan.

Our health correspondent reports that the programme was organized by a non-governmental organization in collaboration with the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC.

One of the organizers, Mr Ade Adebajo said due to low turnout at the screening they decided to extend in order to reach out to more people.

Mr Adebajo called on Nigerians to get screened as a way of knowing their status.

Some of the beneficiaries thanked the organizers for the opportunity and promised to spread the message.

Representatives of the NCDC were on the ground to ensure the tests were properly conducted.

Lilian Ibomor

Health

Having issues with your Thyroid isn’t the end of life – Medical Expert

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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.

Anthonia Akanji

Lifestyle

Woman Needs Urgent Surgery at UCH, Cries out for Help

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December 1, 2020 will forever remain memorable in the family of Mr and Mrs Saheed Ogundele of Idi Ibepe, Olopometa, Ibadan when the mother of four left her house to earn her living but met with an unfortunate and life threatening experience.

According to her husband, Mr Saheed Ogundele, his wife was on a commercial motorcycle when a pole suddenly emerged from a bakery and went straight into her right side breast, piercing it and came out at the left side area.

Mrs Rasheedat Ogundele has since been in the Intensive Care Unit, ICU, University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan as an urgent surgery is needed.

The amount she needs is Six Hundred Thousand Naira (N600,000).

Kindly help Rasheedat as she sells pure water at Case Bus Stop while the husband is a mechanic.

You can give an alms to her on the Account Number below:

FIRST BANK

3054786852

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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.

Anthonia Akanji

Health

Patients Flock UCH as Resident Doctors Suspend Strike

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Following the suspension of the four-day strike of the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, hospitals in Ibadan have started witnessing large turnout of patients.

At the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, patients with different ailments were there as early as 8’oclock in the morning.

Our correspondent reports that the resident doctors at UCH Ibadan had fully resumed duties as they were seen attending to patients.

The president NARD, UCH, Dr  Adedayo Williams said after the memorandum of understanding reached between the Federal Government and the association, it is expected that the government live up to their expectation.

Dr williams urged other doctors to continue to abide by the ethics of the profession.

Lilian ibomor

Health

Philanthropist Donates Infectious Disease Facility to UCH

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As part of measures to increase capacity for the care of infectious diseases in the country, a twenty-bed state-of-the-art infectious disease centre has been inaugurated at the University College Hospital, UCH.

Unveiling the plaque, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Bashir Bello said the siting of the project at UCH and another one at the Ring Road State Hospital by the donor would help to improve health indices in the state.

 Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Professor Jesse Otegbayo noted that no government could tackle problems in the health sector alone, hence the intervention of public spirited Nigerians remained a source of hope for the country.

Professor Otegbayo noted that one hundred and fifty-nine COVID-19 patients had been treated at the hospital with eighteen deaths.

In a remark, the donor of the facility, Chief Tunde Afolabi, represented by former head of service of the federation, Professor Oladapo Afolabi expressed appreciation for the opportunity to give back to the society.

The Infectious Disease Center has three private suites, a general ward, doctors’ call room, nurses’ bay and is equipped with CCTV for proper monitoring of patients.

Anthonia Akanji

Health

Hepatitis: UCH CMD Calls for More Enlightenment

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As the world marks World Hepatitis Day, the Chief Medical Director, CMD, University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Professor Jesse Otegbayo wants government at all levels to intensify awareness about hepatitis.

Professor Otegbayo explained that more awareness on hepatitis should be made in religious gatherings and corporate organisations to bridge the gap of the low coverage of its awareness.

The UCH CMD noted that the most common mode of transmission was through blood transfusion, incisions, tattoos and use of unsterilized needles.

He called on Nigerians to ensure that they go for hepatitis test in order to know their status.

Professor Otegbayo who emphasised that hepatitis could be transmitted on the spot urged health workers embark on a test after meeting a patient or conducting a surgery on a high-risk patient.

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Health

Oyo Govt. Supports UCH with State-of-the-Art Ambulance

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The Oyo State of Government has supported the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan by loaning it a state-of-the-art ambulance to the Hospital to aid its fight against the ravaging virus. 

The ambulance was presented to the hospital on behalf of the Governor of Oyo State Engineer Seyi Makinde, by the Permanent Secretary Oyo State Ministry of Health, Dr. Adebisi Ayoola.

Dr. Ayoola, who stressed that the ambulance was on loan to the hospital to enhance the curtailment of the pandemic, added that there was the need for a stronger relationship between the Oyo State Government and the UCH in ensuring adequate and prompt health care delivery to the citizens of Oyo State and Nigeria in general.

The Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Dr. Victor Akinmoladun, who received the ambulance on behalf of the management, lauded the state government for the initiative and stated that the Hospital will be more poised to handle the management chain of COVID-19 patients in line with recommended guidelines.

He assured the Oyo State Government that the UCH is always ready to cooperate in providing good health to Nigerians.

Toye Akinrinlola,

UCH PRO

For: The Chief Medical Director.

News

COVID-19: Oyo Govt. Insists UCH Received 118 Million Naira Support

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Oyo State Government has insisted that it is standing by its position that it supported the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan to the tune of #118 million in the fight against COVID-19.

Records made available by the Oyo State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Akinola Ojo, confirmed that the state government had provided support to the UCH and the Department of Virology located inside the College to the tune of the above sum.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quotes the Commissioner for Finance as giving a breakdown of the expenditure, indicating that the sum of #118 million was expended in meeting the varied needs of the Department of Virology, College of Medicine and the University College Hospital.

The statement indicates that attempts by the management of the UCH to disown the Department of Virology, which serves as the teaching and research department in the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan as well as provides Clinical Services to the UCH, is self-serving, artificial and contemptuous.

It will be recalled that the University College Hospital, UCH, had denied receiving support from the Oyo state government to the tune of #118 million.

Iyabo Adebisi