Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta

04/03/2025

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*MEDICAL DIRECTOR RECEIVES KEYS TO THE NEWLY COMPLETED 2- STOREY WORKS & MAINTENANCE, ENVIRONMENTAL / SAFETY BUILDING.* .... _beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the gesture_

12/02/2025

Chief Obasanjo advised the chairman to be "just, fair and humane" even when it became obvious that certain toes have to be stepped on... *Read more*

https://fmcabeokuta.net/be-ready-to-step-on-toes-obj-tells-board-chairman-fmc-abeokuta-dr-dayo-israel/

25/12/2024

12/12/2024

FMC ABEOKUTA HOSTS PUBLIC LECTURE ON CORPORATE IMAGE AND REPUTATION.

Dr. Olamitoye stressed that consistently acquiring the best rating among peers is crucial in improving reputation...Read more
https://fmcabeokuta.net/fmc-abeokuta-hosts-public-lecture/

09/12/2024

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14/11/2024

*FMC ABEOKUTA BAGS FG'S "BEST CUSTOMER FRIENDLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY CLEAN HOSPITAL"* *AWARD....GETS HALF A MILLION NAIRA MONETARY REWARD* .

The Federal Government has named the Federal Medical Centre Idi-Aba Abeokuta as the ' *Best Customer Friendly and Environmentally Clean Hospital* " in Nigeria

Professor Ali Pate who is the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare conveyed the Federal Government's award notification to the Hospital's Medical Director, Prof Adewale Musa-Olomu in a Congratulatory letter.

Dated 12th November, 2024 and signed by Abdul Ali E-Zaki on behalf of the Hon. Minister has the heading,
" *Award of Excellence: Best Customer Friendly and Environmentally Clean Hospital"*

The Minister disclosed that the award was given to the Centre for its " distinguished performance in providing effective healthcare services to your customers.

" By this award, it is expected that your dedication towards providing quality healthcare services and ensuring customers satisfaction will be significantly and sustainably maintained

" Kindly accept the best regards of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare" the letter reads.

Reacting, the Medical Director, Prof Musa-Olomu dedicated the latest award to his entire workforce for their " diligence, hard work, resilience and commitment to duty"

He recalled that in 2020, Servicom in the Presidency awarded the Centre the *Best FMC in Nigeria* in the provision of quality health care services to its numerous patients and clients.

The same feat was repeated in 2022.

"The fact is that the Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta has continued to break new grounds and recording impressive landmarks since the advent of this administration" the Medical Director noted.

He cited the unprecedented achievements of his team of Surgeons among other professionals who had in the recent times carried out about 40 percent of Open heart surgeries being done in the Country.

Prof Musa-Olomu expressed his appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Hon. Ministers in charge of the Health Ministry for the award.

He promised not to relent in his mission at providing excellent healthcare..

14/11/2024

IMPRESSIVE: *FMC ABEOKUTA BAGS FG'S "BEST CUSTOMER FRIENDLY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN HOSPITAL" AWARD.*

The Federal Government has named the Federal Medical Centre Idi-Aba Abeokuta as the ' *Best Customer Friendly and Environmental Clean Hospital* " in Nigeria

Professor Ali Pate who is the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare conveyed the Federal Government's award notification to the Hospital's Medical Director, Prof Adewale Musa-Olomu in a Congratulatory letter.

Dated 12th November, 2024 and signed by Abdul Ali E-Zaki on behalf of the Hon. Minister has the heading,
" *Award of Excellence: Best Customer Friendly and Environmental Clean Hospital"*

The Minister disclosed that the award was given to the Centre for its " Distinguished performance in providing effective healthcare services to your customers.

" By this award, it is expected that your dedication towards providing quality healthcare services and ensuring customers satisfaction will be significantly and sustainably maintained

" Kindly accept the best regards of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare" the letter reads.

Reacting, the Medical Director, Prof Musa-Olomu dedicated the latest award to his entire workforce for their " diligence, hard work, resilience and commitment to duty"

He recalled that in 2020, Servicom in the Presidency awarded the Centre as the Best FMC in Nigeria in the provision of quality health care services to its numerous patients and clients.

The same feat was repeated in 2022.

"The fact is that the Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta has continued to break new grounds and recording impressive landmarks since the advent of this administration" the Medical Director noted.

He cited the unprecedented achievements of his team of Surgeons among other professionals who had in the recent times carried out about 40 percent of Open heart surgeries being done in the Country.

Prof Musa-Olomu expressed his appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Hon. Ministers in charge of the Health Ministry for the award.

He promised not to relent in his mission at providing excellent healthcare services to the teeming patients under a neat and conducive atmosphere.

06/10/2024

WORLD WALKING DAY : MEDICAL EXPERTS RECOMMEND REGULAR WALK TO STAY HEALTHY .

Medical experts have emphasised the importance and benefits embedded in physical exercise especially walking , which they described as less stressful, cheapest and most benefiting.

This was the submission of medical experts during a walk organized by the Physiotherapy Department of Federal Medical Centre Idi-aba Abeokuta to celebrate 2024 world walking day,with the theme "walk more...stress less"

Different categories of ages left their comfort zones to join the early morning walk, shunning the rains to gain physical health benefits.

The walk which lasted for 90 minutes started from Isale-Igbein and ended on the premises of the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba Abeokuta.

The Medical Director, Prof. Adewale Musa-Olomu represented by the Head of Clinical Services Dr. Adekunle Adediran underscored importance of walking to body fitness.

According to him , walking stimulates the release of endorphins in the body,and it assists chemicals that improve the mood , alleviate pain, lower stress,and enhance sense of well-being.

He explained that "the body releases endorphins when you do pleasurable activities like
walking " and commended the Physiotherapy department for the health promotion exercise urging them to make the programme a regular one to allow participants and general public benefit significantly.

He called on government at all levels to engage in health promotion as this is better and cheaper than to cure .

In his words, Head of Physiotherapy department, Dr Rahman Lateef said " the Physiotherapy department joined the rest of the world to celebrate the day to encourage people to walk in order to be active, productive and stay healthy".

He urged the general public ... Read more

https://fmcabeokuta.net/world-walking-day-medical-experts-recommend-regular-walk-to-stay-healthy/

03/10/2024

*WORLD HEART DAY :*
*MEDICAL EXPERTS COUNSEL NIGERIANS TO SHUN LIFESTYLES* *THAT ARE INJURIOUS TO THE HEART*
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Nigerians have been enjoined to maintain a healthy lifestyle that will ensure a good heart condition in order to avoid having cardio-related problems and complications.

This advice was given by the Head of Department, lnternal Medicine, Dr Aminat Durodola at the 2024 World Heart Day celebration themed "USE OF HEART FOR ACTION".

In her opening remarks at the event, Dr Durodola said less than seven hundred (700) Cardiologists are available to the heart needs of over 240 million Nigerians, thus preventive measures and cautious healthy practises should be embraced by everyone.

Dr Durodola said cardio-related ailments cut across all ages and social class, urging the rich, poor, young and old to run test regularly as early detection can prevent sudden death.

The main speaker at the event, Dr Olufunke Jeje said Cardio-vascular disease is a group of diseases which affect the heart and blood vessels.

She said a person may be symptomatic (physically experiencing the disease) or Asymptomatic ( not feeling anything), that is why regular check of blood pressure, weight, cholesterol etc are very necessary from time to time.

Speaking further, Dr Jeje said the risk factors/ leading causes of heart-related diseases are hypertension, high cholesterol, lack of physical activities (exercise), obesity, smoking, high sugar, sodium and fat intake among others, she said all these can be prevented with a healthy living and lifestyle.

In her lecture, Dr Taiwo Olunuga, a cardiologist at the FMCA said we all have just one heart which should be guided and protected. She said heart related diseases kill faster and are responsible for one out of every three death recorded anywhere in the world.

Nigerians have been enjoined to maintain a healthy lifestyle that will ensure a good heart condition in order to avoid... *Read more*

https://www.fmcabeokuta.net/world-heart-day-medical-experts-counsel-nigerians-to-shun-lifestyles-that-are-injurious-to-the-heart/

23/09/2024

MEDICAL DIRECTOR PARLEYS NARD, SUES FOR DIALOGUE OPTION AS AGAINST STRIKE ACTIONS .

The Medical Director, Prof Adewale Musa-Olomu has pleaded with the National Association of Resident Doctors ( NARD) to always tow the path of dialogue each time they are pressing home their demands rather than industrial strike actions.

The Medical Director gave the appeal while hosting the NARD executives led by its President, Dr Dele Abdullahi on a Courtesy visit to the Hospital Management Committee.

Represented by the Head of Clinical Services Dr. A.S Adediran, the Medical Director said it is always better to resolve issues at a round table as against strike actions which he observed most of the time bring untold hardship to patients and loss of lives.

He however tasked governments at various levels to always honour agreements reached with unions and associations as panacea to the frequent industrial unrests.

The Medical Director reiterated his commitment towards the provision of conducive working environment for the staff including prioritizing their welfare.

Earlier, NARD President said his members are in Abeokuta for the 44th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference.

Dr.Abdullahi appreciated the Medical Director and his management team for their relentless efforts towards positioning the Centre in the highest of highs in Nigeria health sector.

He used the opportunity to thank the Medical Director for the privilege given to his members in the Centre in terms of provisions of basic amenities to deliver quality health care services.

Reporting
Aminat O Orunsolu,
Oluwafemi Akerele,
Faisat Orunsolu.
Information and Public Relations Department
(FMCA)

03/09/2024

*FMC Abeokuta Launches Cancer Access Partnership to Ease Patient Financial Burden*

The Federal Medical Center (FMC) Abeokuta, in collaboration with the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), has launched a pivotal program aimed at revolutionizing cancer care across the nation.

The initiative, titled "Implementation of the Cancer Access Partnership (CAP)," was unveiled at a sensitization program held at the hospital.

Speaking on behalf of the Medical Director, Prof. Adewale Musa Olomu, the Head of Clinical Services, Dr. A.S Adediran, emphasized the significance of this intervention, lauding it as a critical step towards alleviating the financial strain on cancer patients, particularly in accessing essential medications.

"This program is a welcome relief, as it will substantially reduce the cost of procuring cancer drugs," Dr. Adediran noted.

Miss Aisha Ndamusa, a facilitator underscored the transformative potential of the CAP initiative. "The grim narrative of cancer patients succumbing to this disease will change with this implementation," she asserted confidently.

Ndamusa posited that the program not only guarantees a 50% reduction in the cost of chemotherapy drugs but also ensures streamlined access to treatment for all CAP-enrolled patients.

Additionally, the program will extend screening services to further enhance patient care.

Dr. Alabi Babatunde, Head of the Department of Radiation and Clinical Oncology, announced that the program is set to commence this month, ensuring that cancer patients can access care regardless of their location.

Adding to the discourse, Mr. Joseph Odion from EMGE Resources LTD stressed the seamless integration of patients into the digital system, which will facilitate easier access to care across all participating centers.

Meanwhile, the meeting was informed about the commencement of operation at the Cancer Registry in the Centre.
The event was well attended by members of the Hospital Management Committee and various clinical staff, all of whom expressed optimism about the positive impact this initiative will have on cancer care in Nigeria.

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27/08/2024

Important Information: EMR System Scheduled Maintenance

Date: Wednesday 28 August, 2024.
Time: 6:30 to 6:55 PM

~ EMR Unit.
FMC Abeokuta.