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  • VP Osinbajo extols hospital where he had knee surgery

    VP Osinbajo extols hospital where he had knee surgery

    Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo congratulated the management of Duchess International Hospital, Lagos, on Thursday on the hospital’s first anniversary.

    Osinbajo, in a recorded message, recalled his worthwhile experience of the hospital’s medical care.

    He affirmed that the hospital had proved to be world-class both in the quality of its medical personnel and management, and was living up to its mission.

    “It is already a year since we were there to commission the Duchess International Hospital.

    “I didn’t know I would actually end up being a patient at the Duchess a few months later to test the accuracy of my rather generous praise of the hospital.

    “So, be careful when you praise a hospital,’’ he noted.

    Osinbajo said he underwent an orthopaedic surgery at Duchess in one of the state-of-the-art theatres there, and spent a week on admission and post-surgery, in perhaps one of the most comfortable hospital accommodations anywhere in the world.

    “So, I am possibly the best person to confirm that the Duchess Hospital has proved to be world class, both in the quality of its medical personnel and its management, and that it is living up to its mission.

    “I like the way they put it (mission) – to reverse medical tourism by delivering the highest standards of care.

    “They use the most advanced technology and treatments to give the fastest, most convenient access to the best medical expertise available anywhere in the world,’’ he stressed.

    Osinbajo, who inaugurated Duchess International Hospital in 2021, recently returned to the same facility to undergo a successful surgery on his right femur.

  • NUC approves Medicine, Surgery, 23 other programmes for KWASU

    NUC approves Medicine, Surgery, 23 other programmes for KWASU

    The Kwara State University (KWASU) says it has gotten approval for the commencement of MBBS Medicine and Surgery and 23 other programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

    A statement issurd by Dr Saeedat Aliyu, the Director, University Relations, on Thursday in Ilorin, said the approval was contained in a letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Mohammed Akanbi.

    ”The letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor of the institution was signed by the Director, Academic Planning, Dr N.B. Saliu, for the Executive Secretary of the Commission.

    ”Top on the list of approved programmes is the MBBS Medicine and Surgery; B.Eng. Food Engineering; B.Sc. Aquaculture and Fisheries Management; B.Sc. Taxation; B.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution; and B.Ed. Educational Management.

    ”Other undergraduate programmes are B.A. Ed. in English Education, Christian Studies Education; Arabic Education; French Education; Islamic Studies Education; and Yoruba Education.

    ”The approval equally granted the establishment of B.Sc. Ed. in Agricultural Education; Biology Education; Chemistry Education; Computer Science Education; Mathematics Education; and Physics Education.

    ”Also approved was postgraduate programmes including M.Eng. and Ph.D. Electrical Electronics Engineering; M.Sc. and Ph.D. Plant and Environmental Biology; M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering; and M.Sc. Tourism and Hospitality Management,” the statement read in part.

    Aliyu added that the approval of the new programmes, which is with effect from the 2022/2023 academic session, followed resource verification visits by panels of experts to the university.

    She said they assessed the human and material resources available for their establishment.

    The director quoted the vice-chancellor expressing appreciation to the Kwara Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for the support which has contributed to the many successes the institution has recorded.

    ”The approval to commence the new programmes would contribute to the State’s drive to increase the development of human capacity.

    ”The programmes would also offer premium opportunity to Kwarans and Nigerians to receive excellent education in those areas.

    ”We also acknowledge the support of the Ministry of Tertiary Education and the Commissioner, Dr Afeez Abolore Alabi, for the success recorded,” Akannbi was quoted as saying.

  • Chelsea right-back Reece James facing surgery

    Chelsea right-back Reece James facing surgery

    Chelsea right-back Reece James may be set for surgery on his knee.

    The England international suffered the blow against AC Milan earlier in the week during a Champions League group stage win.

    James had been in outstanding form with the Blues, but may now miss the World Cup with England as well.

    According to Football.London, the injury was not initially seen as too serious by Chelsea.

    However, scans on Thursday showed the problem is worse than feared.

    The 22-year-old now faces surgery and a long spell on the sidelines during a key part of his career.

  • Nigerian socialite dies in India during liposuction surgery

    Nigerian socialite dies in India during liposuction surgery

    A 28-year-old Nigerian businesswoman and socialite, Amelia Pounds, has died in New Delhi, India, following complications during liposuction surgery.

    It was gathered that she passed away on Friday morning, October 7, 2022.

    Although it’s unclear what led to the complications, she was said to have given up the ghost while being operated on at the hospital.

    In a video filmed shortly after she passed, the doctor was heard apologizing to her.

  • Super Eagles captain, Musa undergoes successful surgery on his left arm

    Super Eagles captain, Musa undergoes successful surgery on his left arm

    Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has undergone successful surgery on his left arm.

    The footballer took to his Instagram page to express his heartfelt gratitude to his creator for a successful surgery.

    He did not fail to also appreciate the competent doctors assigned to him and the general public for their love, messages, prayers and words of encouragement.

    The footballer, who is eager to get back on the field, expressed his wishes to be back stronger and absolutely better.

    “I just want to express my heartfelt appreciation to Allah for successful surgery on my left arm. As we all know, no surgery is too minor so i am grateful for the competent doctors assigned to me for a job well done. Also to you all, for your messages, prayers, and words of encouragement. I hope to be back on the filed soon stronger and absolutely better. Thanks everyone”.

    Meanwhile, Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has led his teammates in sending support messages to the captain Ahmed Musa who recently had surgery on his left arm.

    Musa, 29, announced via social media on Wednesday that the surgery was successful, adding that he was looking forward to returning to the field.

    The former Leicester City player picked up an injury while featuring for Sivasspor in a 2-1 Turkish Super Lig defeat to Ankaragucu at Eryaman Stadyumu on September 18.

    Reacting to Musa’s post on Instagram, Troost-Ekong who is himself sidelined due to injury said in the comments section, “Skippo! I wish you a good recovery.”

    Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who could return to action this weekend for Leicester City following an injury spell, wrote, “Quick recovery Gov.”

    Napoli forward Victor Osimhen wrote, “Come back stronger Skippo.”

    Odion Ighalo, who plies his trade in Saudi Arabia, commented, “Get well soon Governor.”

    Oghenekaro Etebo wrote, “Get well soon.”

    Ex-internationals such as Daniel Amokachi, Ikechukwu Uche and Peter Utaka, also commented. Amokachi prayed for quick recovery in Hausa, “Allah ya Kara Lafiya.”

    Musa penned a two-year deal with Sivasspor on September 2 following the termination of his contract with Fatih Karagumuruk.

  • JUST IN: Osinbajo makes first trip out of Nigeria after surgery

    JUST IN: Osinbajo makes first trip out of Nigeria after surgery

    After meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors on Tuesday in Abuja, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, in the early hours of Wednesday travelled out of Nigeria for some important meetings in the United States of America (USA).

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that this will be Osinbajo’s first international trip after recovering from the knee surgery he had, following a successful surgical operation and rehabilitation at the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos.

    While in the U.S., VP Osinbajo will lead a federal government (FG) delegation to Washington DC, pitching the recently launched Energy Transition Plan, according to a tweet by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Office of the VP.

    The meetings, which start on Sept. 1, are to promote the plan and secure global support from the U.S. government, the private sector, and other development partners.

    The vice president is also scheduled to speak on Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan at the Centre for Global Development in Washington DC.

    “VP Osinbajo leaves Abuja today leading a FG delegation to Washington DC pitching the recently launched Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan. He will be meeting American VP Harris in the White House, World Bank Group President, other top US govt leaders and private sector interests,” Akande tweeted.

    Osinbajo is leading Nigeria’s Energy Transition Implementation Working Group (ETWG) on the U.S. mission for meetings.

    The ETWG, which is chaired by the vice president, comprises relevant ministers and other top government officials.

    Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan, inaugurated the previous week at a global virtual event, is a homegrown, data-backed and multi-pronged strategy developed for the attainment of 2060 net-zero emissions.

    Their commitments are in 5 critical sectors — Power, Cooking, Oil and Gas, Transport and Industry.

    Nigeria needs 410 billion dollars to deliver the Transition Plan by 2060.

    Among other highlights, the plan needs at least 10 billion dollars per annum above business as usual spending for effective implementation.

    At the inauguration, the World Bank and a renewable energy organization – Sun Africa, pledged 1.5 billion dolars each, totaling an initial 3 billion dollars investment to support the implementation of Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan.

    TNG reports that the Vice President was discharged from the hospital on July 25 following a successful surgical operation on July 16 and rehabilitation at the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos.

    Following the surgery and recovery, Osinbajo only attended official functions virtually. He was first physically present at an official government engagement at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on August 24.

    TNG reports that the vice president’s delegation to the U.S. include Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning,  Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola and Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu.

    Others are Minister of Environment,  Mohammed Abdullahi, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General/CEO for Sustainable Energy for All, Damilola Ogunbiyi.

    Nigeria’s Ambassador to the U.S., Uzoma Emenike, will also join the delegation.

    The vice president will return to Abuja early next week.

  • Osinbajo attends FEC meeting physically first time after surgery

    Osinbajo attends FEC meeting physically first time after surgery

    VicePresident Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday physically attended the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Vice-President Osinbajo joined the meeting physically for the first time since he underwent surgery following an injury he sustained while playing squash.

    Osinbajo, who underwent the surgical operation on July 16 at the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, had been attending FEC meetings virtually from his official residence in Abuja while recuperating from the surgery.

    He was discharged from hospital on July 25 after successful surgery and rehabilitation and on August 3, the vice president virtually joined the cabinet meeting.

    Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a tweet, stated, “VP Osinbajo is physically attending the weekly Federal Executive Council today. He is grateful for all the get-well wishes sent by Nigerians and others from all walks of life since the surgical operation and the recuperation period. He intends to be getting up and doing more and more”.

    The vice-president had after his discharge from hospital, expressed appreciation to Nigerians for their good wishes.

    “My deep gratitude to everyone for your get-well wishes and prayers following my surgery. And special appreciation to the amazing team of surgeons, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and the management of the Duchess International Hospital, Lagos, for providing such excellent care. “God bless you all,” he said.

    Others in attendance at the meeting include the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari and the National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, retired Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno and the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan

    The Ministers of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; Justice, Abubakar Malami; Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mohammed Bello, Communications and Digital, Isa Patanmi, Humanitarian, Disaster Management and Social Development Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, are also in attendance.

    Others are, Ministers of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare; Agriculture and Rural Development, Mahmood Abubakar; Aviation, Hadi Sirika; Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi and Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo.

    The Ministers of State for Finance, Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba; Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ramatu Aliyu, Environment, Ademola Adegoroye and Education, Goodluck Nana-Opia are also physically attending the meeting.

    Other cabinet members are participating online from their respective offices in Abuja.

  • JUST IN: Osinbajo on walking stick leaves hospital after surgery [PHOTOS]

    JUST IN: Osinbajo on walking stick leaves hospital after surgery [PHOTOS]

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been discharged from hospital following a successful leg surgery at Duchess International Hospital in Lagos State, Nigeria.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Osinbajo tweeted about it on Sunday, sharing a photo in which he was seen with a walking stick.

    The Vice President expressed special appreciation to the team of surgeons, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and the management of the Duchess International Hospital Lagos, for providing him care.

    “My deep gratitude to everyone for your get-well wishes and prayers following my surgery. And special appreciation to the amazing team of surgeons, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and the management of the Duchess International Hospital Lagos, for providing such excellent care. God bless you all,” Osinbajo tweeted.

    TNG reports Osinbajo was admitted to Duchess International Hospital, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos on July 16th on account of a fracture of his right femur (thigh bone), possibly related to a longstanding injury associated with a game of squash.

    For the benefit of hindsight, the vice president, in 2021, inaugurated the Duchess International Hospital, a subsidiary of the Reddington Hospital Group.

    The Duchess International is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built, fully ensuite 100-bed hospital facility; its services range from primary, secondary to tertiary healthcare services across a wide range of specialist and subspecialty areas.

    Ever since Osinbajo’s successful surgery in the local health facility, insightful Nigerians have been applauding the vice president for exhibiting a high level of patriotism and belief in the Nigerian project.

    No doubt, the issue of curbing medical tourism has featured prominently in national discourse over the years.

    Estimates indicate that Nigeria loses between one billion dollars to two billion dollars annually in capital flight to medical tourism, while over 40,000 Nigerian doctors are practising in the Diaspora.

    Emulate Osinbajo – NMA tells Nigerian politicians

    Earlier, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), as a major player in the health industry had implored other political office holders in the country to emulate the vice president in order to end medical tourism.

    Dr Uche Ojinmah, NMA’s National President, while wishing Osinbajo a speedy recovery, commended him for demonstrating confidence in Nigerian doctors and the healthcare system.

    Ojinmah added that it was time to fix the nation’s fragile healthcare system to the benefit of the common man and the economy. He added that the association was certain that Osinbajo was impressed.

    “We wish to thank God for seeing our vice president through surgery. All Nigerian doctors are praying for his quick and complete recovery,” he said.

    Nigerians laud Osinbajo for use of local hospital for surgery

    Also, a cross-section of Nigerians has also hailed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s openness about his health status and his choice of medical care in a local hospital.

    Reacting, some Nigerians went on social media to commend the vice president’s choice of a local hospital for a medical procedure and wished him a quick recovery.

    Ken Osemebor on Twitter reacted thus: “I was scared you wanted to refer to that helicopter crash…. I hope it’s something minor.

    “This is a new one, updating the citizens about the well-being of the vice president, one day we will do better; extend our best wishes to the vice president”.

    Kemisola Adekunle, in her tweet, said “I am sure it is not too serious. But kudos to the vice president for trusting in his doctors here at home and not having to fly abroad for treatment. It shows his believe in Nigeria medical doctors”.

    Another Nigerian simply known as Chika on twitter said “speedy recovery sir. Noteworthy that he’s using a local hospital and local doctors. Talk and do.”

    Also, Tamuno Tonye wished “quick recovery to the senior advocate of masses who believes in everything in Nigeria, owned by Nigerians and for Nigerians.”

    He added, “our medical services has proven to be world class for all citizens irrespective of their societal class.”

    Right activists, Aisha Yesufu and Henry Sheild were also not left out as they prayed and wished the vice president  speedy recovery.

    Shield wrote: “may the Lord Almighty heal you and hold the hands of the medical staff all through the procedure.

    “You will come out stronger and healthier in Jesus name. You are in our prayers.”

    On her part, Yesufu prayed “may God heal you completely.”

    TNG reports Osinbajo had the surgical operation performed by a team of specialist doctors, including Dr Wallace Ogufere, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Om Lahoti, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Dr Babajide Lawson, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.

    Others were Dr Ken Adegoke, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Dr Oladimeji Agbabiaka, Consultant Anaesthetist and Dr Adedoyin Dosunmu-Ogunbi, Consultant Physician and Medical Director.

  • Doctors give update on VP Osinbajo after leg surgery

    Doctors give update on VP Osinbajo after leg surgery

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is making good and steady progress, doctors in charge of the vice president’s care at the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, say.

    Osinbajo had on July 16, had a successful surgery on his thigh bone at Duchess International Hospital.

    The Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Dr Adetokunbo Shitta-Bey, who gave the update on Tuesday in Lagos, said the vice president was making the sort of progress that was expected.

    “He is model patient; we have been able to observe in very close quarters, the very essence of the man.

    “He is very compliant, listens to advice and as such he is able make the sort of progress that we expect.

    “He is undergoing physiotherapy as part of his rehabilitation process.

    “The multidisciplinary team that has been involved with his care have been very pleased with the progress that he is making,” he said.

    Responding to a question about affordability of Duchess International Hospital and quality of service, Shitta-Bey said that services at the facility were not expensive and not out of the reach of many Nigerians.

    He commended the vice president for the choice of patronising a local hospital rather than embarking on medical tourism for a service that was available locally.

    Shitta-Bey said that the affordability of the facility was among the reasons the vice president chose to have a medical procedure here in Nigeria.

    “Just speaking in terms of access to affordable world class health care, we are giving a lot of attention to the very highly emotive subject of access and taking deliberate steps to bring down the barriers that prevent people accessing these essential services.

    “I think this is largely what informed the vice president’s decision to have his procedure here at the Duchess International Hospital.

    “The vice president is a national treasure and it is an honour to have him in our hospital.

    “He receives the same level of safe, healthcare anyone who would come into the hospital would receive, of course, with additional considerations for security because it is a matter of national interest and security.”

    The chief executive officer spoke further about what the hospital was doing to ensure access to affordable healthcare and reverse the trend in medical tourism.

    “For example, to register at the Duchess International Hospital and see a doctor is not more than N5, 000.

    “We have a consultant-led service at the Duchess International Hospital.

    “It is very important that the decisions that are made within the first few minutes are precise decisions.

    “You are far more likely to see a specialist consultant within the first 10 minutes in the hospital unlike in other hospitals in Lagos, and so all of that contribute to the safety and security that patients have when they come in.

    “It is also very important for us that the entire community is able to access the service.

    “We are also focused on bringing our boys and girls back home; all of these contribute to the safe and secure environment that enable people come and have the care that they need.”

    He also spoke on taking deliberate steps to check capital flight as a result of medical tourism.

    According to him, it is really important to have a range of services that will keep money and expertise within this country.

    “It is precisely what the Duchess International Hospital represents.

    “We need not one Duchess Hospital, this country needs about 50 Duchess Hospitals to improve access, bring down the cost of health care, access to essential services, and having specialist, front to end the services.

    “Having 24 hour emergency and critical care, having the right governance arrangement both clinically and administratively based on all the things that contribute to a robust environment,’’ he said.

    On his part, the Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Adedoyin Dosunmu-Ogunbi said Osinbajo was making steady progress.

    “He is walking already, taking a few steps. You can imagine after a major surgery in his right femur bone; that is very encouraging as he continues to recover.”

    The medical director called for urgent reforms to revitalise healthcare delivery in Nigeria, noting that “the sector in Nigeria is highly under resourced’’.

    “All public officials in Nigeria should have their healthcare in Nigeria.

    “If the treatment is available in Nigeria, then they should get it in Nigeria.

    “And in many cases it is available, but if we do not have such services available in Nigeria then they can get it elsewhere,” he said.

  • VP Osinbajo hospitalized, may undergo surgery

    VP Osinbajo hospitalized, may undergo surgery

    Nigeria’s Vice president Yemi Osinbajo has been hospitalized on Saturday, his Media aide, Laolu Akande said on Saturday evening.

    Osinbajo’s hospitilization is coming days after his wife Dolapo celebrated her 55th birthday.

    Akande, who took to his verified Twitter handle Saturday evening, said Osinbajo will undergo a surgical correction on his leg over a recurrent pain possibly sustained from sporting activities by the vice president.

    He wrote: “VP Osinbajo is in the hospital today for a surgical procedure on account of a recurrent pain in the leg possibly sustained from an injury while playing squash.

    “His doctors would give an update of the treatment later today.”

    Meanwhile, Osinbajo also hinted  via a Twitter post that he could be going under the knife at the hospital after sustaining an injury probably from playing squash.

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