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MEDICAL DIRECTOR COMMISSIONS TWO ELECTRIC POWERED AND VEHICULAR AMBULANCES

August 19, 2023 by webadministrator

A call has gone out to the entire  members of staff to be more diligent, devoted and dedicated in their various areas of assignments just as the management is puting the issue of their welfare and conducive working environment on the front burner. 

The  Medical Director Professor Adewale Musa-Olomu made the call at the  commissioning of two unit of electric powered and a vehicular ambulances.

The  Medical Director who went down the memory lane recalled  with nostalgia that his first two weeks in office were  spent in identifying the problems facing the Centre which among others were  erratic water supply, electricity,  oxygen, inadequate office space and shortage of ambulance. He expressed happiness that all the issues have been resolved.

He further stated that the Centre had  been procuring brand new ambulances since 2021 and that this trend will continue till the expiration of his tenure.

 On the issue of staff welfare, the Medical Director disclosed that  two  brand new cars  were  recently purchased for two members of hospital management committee, assuring that a similar gesture  will be extended to other management staff.

He stressed  that plans are on-going to provide buses for transporting   staff to and from work at a subsidized rate to cushion the effect of the fuel hike.

The Head of Clinical Services Dr .A. S. Adediran in his speech thanked the Medical Director for the great feat and encouraged him to continue to be himself so as to maintain the superlative performance.

The Director of Administration Mr .A. O Vaughan and Head of Nursing Services, Mrs. R.A Ashimi  delightfully noted  that the provision of the ambulances will improve the standard of service health care delivery services  and ease the stress of commuting patients within the Centre.

The union leaders who were present at the event spoke in the same vein.

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FMCA 30 Years Anniversary Lecture Series

January 30, 2023 by webadministrator

SECOND LECTURE SERIES ON CERVICAL CANCER AND BREAST CANCER

Cervical and breast cancer are two deadly diseases ravaging humans, especially women folks. These diseases which also pose as silent killers are often time not given the adequate attention needed hence the need for sensitization as well as community outreach to the urban areas and the grassroots on measures needed to combat these diseases.

The two lectures were presented by Prof Kayode Ajenifuja, a professor of obstetrics and Gynaecology, Obafemi Awolowo University teaching hospital complex, Ile-Ife Osun state, and Dr. Lawal Abdulrazzaq, consultant General Surgeon Lagos state teaching hospital, Lagos—–during the unveiling of the centre’s 30th Anniversary logo on Wednesday 15th February 2023 at the Telemedicine hall, Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta.

During their separate presentations, Prof Kayode Ajenifuja, a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife Osun State, and Dr. Lawal Abdulrazzaq, Consultant General Surgeon, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, said that the cause of cancer is unknown, describing it as an uncontrolled growth of cells in the body.

Professor Ajenifuja Kayode Olusegun

Prof Ajenifuja while presenting his papers on the topic Cervical Cancer: A preventable Deadly Disease emphasized that the disease does not show any symptoms until it has progressed to the cancer stage, a process which takes years before manifesting.

He further said that the disease is a major public health problem in developing countries with an estimate of about 68,000 cases per year in Africa which leads to the death of women in the society, an occurrence that can cause loss of economic income and moral and educational values in children.

Prof Ajenifuja further noted that women with cervical cancer die a very miserable and painful death most of the time.

While speaking on preventive measures of the disease, he stated that it is one of few cancers that give ample time and opportunity for prevention because the cause, the pathway, and how it will end are known.

In his conclusion, Prof Ajenifuja urged women to get vaccinated against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and go for regular screening to ascertain their health status.

Dr Lawal Abdulrazzaq

On his part, Dr. Lawal Abdulrazzaq while delivering his lecture on Breast Cancer: Not a Death Sentence, said that breast cancer can be cured if detected and presented at the hospital early.

He emphasized on public enlightenment as the foundation of enlightening the public on what to look out for in the breasts and how to detect a lump through self-assessment, accept healthcare, and access to quality and affordable Healthcare.

Dr. Lawal said the overwhelming evidence suggests that breast cancer management requires the active participation of the patient, society, and the medical community to be able to successfully avoid the death sentence on any patient.

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FIRST LECTURE SERIES ON PROSTRATE CANCER AND KIDNEY FAILURE

As Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta celebrates its 30th anniversary, it is pertinent to remind the hospital community and stakeholders of the need to brace up for the challenges being posed by life-shortening diseases ravaging society. 

To this end, the hospital has organized her first in the series of 30th-anniversary commemorative lectures with the first lecture on  Prostrate Cancer: the Horror of Aging presented by Prof T.A Badmus, a consultant urologist and kidney transplant surgeon, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

Click the link below to view the Presentation of the Seminar on Prostrate Cancer: the Horror of Aging presented by Prof T.A Badmus, a consultant urologist and kidney transplant surgeon, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

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Prostrate Cancer: The Horror of Aging

The second lecture, *Kidney Failure: an Emerging Epidemic with Catastrophic Outcomes* was presented by  Consultant Physician/Nephrologist, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital complex, Ile-Ife.

In  his welcome address at the event held at the Muhammadu Buhari Conference Centre and Telemedicine building in the hospital premises on Thursday, Jan 26th,2023, the Medical Director, Prof Adewale Musa-Olomu Musa appreciated 

 God as well as members of staff for the transformation experienced in the Centre while hoping for better development by the time the University of Medicine and Medical Sciences comes on board.

Prof Fatiu Abiola Arogundade who delivered a lecture on *Kidney Failure: an* *Emerging Epidemic with Catastrophic Outcomes* said the adoption of healthy living and community-based awareness program/screening among others are ways to combat rising cases of kidney failure. 

Click the link below to view the Presentation of the Seminar on Kidney Failure: an Emerging Epidemic with Catastrophic Outcomes* Presented by Prof Fatiu Abiola Arogundade Consultant Physician/Nephrologist, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital complex, Ile-Ife.

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Kidney Failure: an Emerging Epidemic with Catastrophic Outcomes

Prof Arogundade revealed that acute kidney infection is very common with prevalent etiology factors.

 He also stated that the outcome or survival is largely dependent on etiology, severity, duration of illness, and institution of renal replacement therapy while suggesting that the treatment of acute kidney infection should be made free by the government. 

While rounding up his lecture, Prof Arogundade stated that chronic kidney disease has become a priority global public health issue, with a large number of patients not seeking medical care and then progressing to End Stage Renal Disease. 

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Health News

January 29, 2023 by webadministrator

The Outbreak of Diphtheria: NCDC Issues Public Health Advisory

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has responded to reports of diphtheria cases in Lagos and Kano States and is monitoring the situation in Osun and Yobe States where cases are now being picked up. In addition to clinically suspected cases, there have been laboratory-confirmed cases and the NCDC is working with State Ministries of Health and partners to enhance surveillance and response to the outbreak. This includes keeping the public informed on staying safe at home and in their communities.

ABOUT DIPHTHERIA

What is Diphtheria?

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by the bacterium called Corynebacterium species that affects the nose, throat and sometimes, skin of an individual.

Who is at risk?

People most at risk of contracting diphtheria:

• Children and adults who have not received any or a single dose of the pentavalent vaccine (a diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine).

• People who live in a crowded environment.

• People who live in areas with poor sanitation.

• Healthcare workers and others who are exposed to suspected/confirmed cases of diphtheria.

Transmission

Diphtheria spreads easily between people through;

• Direct contact with infected people

• Droplets from coughing or sneezing.

• Contact with contaminated clothing and objects.

Symptoms

The onset of signs and symptoms usually starts after 2 – 10 of exposure to the bacteria. Symptoms of diphtheria include;

• Fever 🤒

• Runny nose 🤧

• Sore throat

• Cough

• Red eyes (conjunctivitis)

• Neck swelling

• In severe cases, a thick grey or white patch appears on the tonsils and/or at the back of the throat associated with difficulty breathing.

Prevention

The Nigeria childhood immunization schedule recommends three (3) doses of pentavalent vaccine (diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine) are recommended for children in the 6th-, 10th- and 14th -week of life.

NCDC’s Advice to Nigerians

To reduce the risk of diphtheria, the NCDC offers the following advice;

  1. Parents should ensure that their children are fully vaccinated against diphtheria with three (3) doses of the pentavalent vaccine as recommended in the childhood immunization schedule.
  2. Healthcare workers should maintain a high index of suspicion for diphtheria i.e., be vigilant and look out for symptoms of diphtheria.
  3. Individuals with signs and symptoms suggestive of diphtheria should isolate themselves and notify the local government area (LGA), state disease surveillance officer (DSNO) or the NCDC through our toll-free line (6232).
  4. Close contacts with a confirmed case of diphtheria should be closely monitored given antibiotics prophylaxis and started on diphtheria antitoxin treatment when indicated.
  5. All healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists, support staff etc.) with higher exposure to cases of diphtheria should be vaccinated against diphtheria.

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Invitation to First in the Series of 30th Anniversary Lecture

January 14, 2023 by rsolution

The entire members of staff are hereby cordially invited to first in the series of the hospital 30th anniversary lectures holding as scheduled below:

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Prostate Cancer:
The Horror of Aging

Prof T. A. Badmus

Consultant Urologist & Kidney Transplant Surgeon.
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

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Kidney Failure:
An Emerging Epidemic with Catastrophic Outcomes

Prof Fatiu Abiola Arogundade

Honorary Consultant Physician/ Nephrologist
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile – Ife, Osun State

Date of the Two Lectures: Thursday, 26th January, 2023

Time: 10.00am

Venue: Telemedicine Hall.

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First Lecture:

Prostate Cancer: The Horror of Aging.

Lecturer:

Prof T.A.Badmus
Consultant Urologist & Kidney Transplant Surgeon.
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

Second Lecture:

Kidney Failure : An Emerging Epidemic with Catastrophic Outcomes

Lecturer :

Prof Fatiu Abiola Arogundade
Honorary Consultant Physician/ Nephrologist
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile – Ife, Osun State

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Water is Medicinal for Longevity, says Medical Director

July 5, 2022 by webadministrator

The Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun state, Professor Adewale Musa-Olomu has affirmed that water is medicinal for longevity, hence its importance for regular consumption which aids activities of the kidney

Pen pushing reports that Olomu made this known at a medical outreach organized by the health institution for practising journalists in Ogun State held at Iwe-Iroyin Press Centre, Abeokuta, the state capital.

The medical expert explained that, water help kidney in flushing out what may constitute health hazards, just as he enjoined media practitioners on the need to always check their health status, and always cultivate a healthy lifestyle.

Pen pushing further reports that he explained that water constitutes 70 per cent of benefits for body composition, which always assist in longevity and perfect healthy condition, stressing that water is life in all ramifications

‘Let us cultivate the habit of drinking water regularly, water assists in the functions of the kidney, it helps the kidney to flush out what may turn out and constitute a health hazard to the body. Water is life’, Musa- Olomu emphasized

Pen pushing also reports that he used the occasion in calling on the Nigerian government to declare a state of emergency on energy in all medical institutions across the country, pointing out that the rising cost of diesel in the country has continued to hamper the daily running of medical facilities in the country.

 The Medical Director said it is regrettable that the high cost of diesel which jumped from N600 to N730 per litre recently is threatening the survival of the medical institutions, adding that Federal Medical Centre (FMC) spends N44million monthly on diesel to power its generators.

“Government needs to declare a state-of-emergency on energy in tertiary institutions if they want us to carry on, it is just very necessary. In FMC, Abeokuta, we use N5million worth of diesel every two weeks comes that to N10million in a month, but suddenly the thing (diesel) jumped to N22million (every two weeks) and comes to N44million in a month. So, how are we going to cope?, he said.

“But, if the Federal government comes to our aid by declaring a state-of-emergency in the energy sector and probably they give us solar panels of about 1,000MW as they have given some other tertiary institutions, it will help us a lot and the charges on the innocent patients will be reduced and people will be ready to access health care”, he added.

Pen pushing reports that Musa-Olomu while speaking on the importance of medical outreach, encouraged journalists, that there is need for them to always check their health status, and as well avoid alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking.

“We know from our experience over the years that quite a lot of people can get lost in their professions and forget to take care of themselves, especially journalists. Journalists are always searching for news and with that enthusiasm, they get lost in their profession and forget to check their health that is why we are organising this outreach to call their attention to it, that it is necessary to take the time to check their health”, he added.

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High Cost Of Diesel, Threatening Survival Of FMC Abeokuta, Says CMD

July 5, 2022 by webadministrator

The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Abeokuta, Professor Adewale Musa-Olomu, on Thursday, said that the rising cost of diesel from N600 to N730 per litre is threatening the survival of the tertiary institution.

Musa -Olomu said this at a free medical outreach organized by the hospital for members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, held at the Press Centre, Iwe Irohin, Abeokuta.

Those who spoke at the event held at Iwe Iroyin House expressed their gratitude to the Medical Director for his thoughtful gesture.

The MD disclosed that the hospital spent an average of N44 million on the purchase of diesel to run the hospital.

Musa-Olomu urged the federal government to declare a state of emergency in the power sector of the country, considering the rising cost of diesel

“Government needs to declare a state-of-emergency on energy in tertiary institutions if they want us to carry on, it is just very necessary.

“In FMC, Abeokuta, we use N5million worth of diesel every two weeks that comes that to N10million in a month, but suddenly the thing (diesel) jumped to N22million (every two weeks) and come to N44million in a month. So, how are we going to cope?

“We know from our experience over the years that quite a lot of people can get lost in their professions and forget to take care of themselves, especially journalists.

“Journalists are always searching for news and with that enthusiasm, they can lost in their profession and forget to monitor their health. That is why we are organising this outreach to call their attention to it that it is necessary that they check their health status,” he said.

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