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Ondo Resident doctors begin indefinite strike

Our Reporters3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Members of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH), Ondo town, have begun an indefinite strike over alleged poor condition of service. The striking resident doctors were said to have protested on Monday after management of the hospital refused to heed to their demands. They demanded a stop to illegal deductions from their salaries, check on huge payment of taxes, non-payment of hazard allowance amongst others. President of the UNIMEDTH ARD, Dr Olaogbe Kehinde, said the workload was too much for doctors in the hospital. He said many doctors have resigned while others left without prior notification due to poor conditions of service. Dr. Olaogbe stated that the hospital management refused to heed to their request for a review of their working conditions. Olaogbe said the strike action was a difficult decision due to failure to address critical issues affecting its members, infrastructure, and the delivery of quality healthcare services. He said doctors could no longer work under conditions that undermine their well-being and compromise patient care. He urged the state government to expedite payment of all outstanding salaries and allowances, improve working conditions in the three centres across the state, and ensure prompt implementation of their demands. “We demand the correction of irregularities and discrepancies in salary payments, the implementation of the new minimum wage scale, and parity in salary payments with other tertiary hospitals as stipulated in the teaching hospital constitution, among other issues. “We deeply regret any inconvenience this strike may cause to patients and the public.” Immediate past President of the striking doctors, Dr. John Matthew, said the disparity between the salary of doctors in Ondo State and other states I’m were huge due to illegal deductions and taxes. Dr. Matthew said many doctors in the state have taken up appointments in other states. “We will not return to work until our demands are met. Money is the core issue because that is what is driving doctors away. There is a huge disparity in payment between Ondo and Ogun States. Doctors will go to states that are giving doctors good welfare packages but they are worsening the terrible welfare here. “The issues are Illegal deductions from our salary and the humugous taxes we are paying. It is killing the system and driving doctors away. “The hospital was disconnected from the national grid and we were sleeping and working in the dark.” Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Gbala Micheal, pleaded with the striking doctors for more time to enable management address their grievances.

Dangote donates ambulance to Apapa General Hospital

Our Reporters5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

As part of efforts to enhance performances in its core area of healthcare delivery, the Apapa General Hospital has received a brand new ambulance and consumables donated by the Aliko Dangote Foundation. Receiving the donated items, the Medical Director/CEO of the Hospital, Dr. Lateefat Agbaje, stated that the management team reached out to the Dangote Foundation for assistance, and she is happy that the organisation supported them with the donated items. Dr. Agbaje listed other consumables donated by the Foundation as 9500 disposable nylon aprons, 450 booties, 13570 face masks, 670 face shields, 45000 hand gloves, 3743 eyeglasses, 28000 Nurse caps, 37 thermometers, 26,500 PPE corvettes, 3592 theatre booths, and one ultrasound scanner. The hospital team, she said, is working assiduously to improve the facility through various initiatives embarked upon, including ensuring that the clinics are relocated from the hospital upstairs to downstairs for easy accessibility of patients and residents of Apapa. According to her, “Apapa General Hospital is willing to collaborate with the Foundation in the area of pediatric and children’s healthcare services. For instance, during the last anniversary celebration, there was a medical outreach for children in the area”. The Medical Director, therefore, thanked the foundation for its generosity, promising to use them judiciously for an enhanced healthcare delivery to the residents. In his remarks, the Director, Health & Nutrition, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Dr. Francis Aminu said the purpose for the donation of the ambulance and medical consumables is for health and wellbeing of Apapa residents. “To achieve a healthy living, there’s a need to support the hospital to deliver quality health services to residents, especially for children. If the children are healthy, residents would be able to make more economic gain for the family”, Aminu said. He noted that the primary healthcare service is very important to residents, stressing that nobody will want to visit the General Hospital if the primary healthcare is well equipped. The General Hospitals are meant to handle the secondary aspect of health care services. The Foundation, he said, has supported the Federal Government and many States of the federation in the areas of infrastructure, health and education.

Bobrisky falls ill, rushed to hospital

Our Reporters5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, has reportedly fallen ill while in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos. After spending the night in a police cell, Bobrisky was rushed to Falomo Police Hospital for medical attention. A source confirmed the development, stating that he was transferred from the FCID to the hospital for treatment. The source said, “Bobrisky complained of ‘breast’ pain and was rushed to the Police Hospital in the Falomo area of Lagos around 2:00 p.m. in an ambulance with the plate number LND 339L. He wore a black gown, covered his face with a shawl, and lay down in the ambulance.” Bobrisky was taken into custody on Monday night by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) following his arrest at the Seme border in Lagos during an alleged attempt to leave the country. There are indications that he may remain in detention as detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his arrest. The FCID is expected to obtain a remand order for his continued detention. A statement from the FCID regarding Bobrisky’s situation is expected later today. NIS spokesperson, Kenneth Udo, confirmed the arrest, describing Bobrisky as “a person of interest.” He further stated that the NIS had intercepted him at the Seme border as part of their efforts to secure Nigeria’s borders.

Randle hospital urges students to speak up against Sexual abuse, domestic violence

Our Reporters6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Students of Adebola Baptist Senior High School and residents have been enjoined to speak up against Domestic and Sexual Violence, as a way of preventing abuses and vices that can affect their progress in life. The advice was given by various speakers at a two-day programme organised as part of activities marking the Y2024 Domestic and Sexual Awareness Month by the Randle General Hospital, Surulere. A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Surulere Constituency, Honourable Desmond Elliot, in his address at the event, explained that the programme was designed to educate as many people as possible on the menace. He said that in Nigeria, lots of people are suffering domestic violence, either physically or through abusive words. Hence sensitisation is needed for people to have respect for each other. While advising that the victims have a right to report cases when they occur, the Honourable stressed that domestic violence is not only about women but concerns everyone, irrespective of age or gender. The Medical Director/CEO of RGH, Dr. Olumide Sojinrin declared that the hospital is ever ready to support everybody, adding that all staff have been enjoined to do everything in their power to assist victims of SGBV in the community. The Head of Department, Social Welfare in the Hospital, Mr. Mojeed Olabode took the students on an interactive session, detailing the meaning of SGBV, causes and harmful effects of domestic and gender-based violence. A Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G), Dr. Shakirat Smith-Okonu appealed to the students to see themselves as leaders of tomorrow, and as such, should avoid vices that could hinder their progress. She said they should avoid going out with strangers or allowing the opposite sex to touch their private parts and delay any form of sexual activity till they are adults or married. “You are also not to dress indecently or inappropriately or follow friends to parties. Ensure to always inform your parents of your whereabouts”, she advised. On her part, Apex Nurse Boateng Elizabeth pointed out that domestic violence also includes force marriages, child genital mutilation and right violation, adding that the hospital health workers are always poised to help survivors and protect their dignity. Other speakers, at the event that witnessed a large turnout of students and teachers, encouraged participants, especially the students, to say something, when they see something, to say NO to Sexual Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence, and to report cases appropriately, in line with the dictate of the Month’s slogans.