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University Of Uyo Teaching Hospital

04/02/2025

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and division. Unlike normal cells, cancerous cells do not follow the body's signals to stop growing, leading to tumors (solid masses) or abnormal blood cell growth (as in leukemia).

Reports show that cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with approximately 18.1 million new cases and 9.6 million cancer related deaths.
Cancer contributes to about 18.4% of all deaths with the leading cancer deaths being Lung cancer (19.4%)

In Nigeria, a study shows that there is increasing cancer rate with an estimated 102,100 new cases and 71,600 cancer-related deaths annually with the most common type being Breast, cervical and prostate cancer

Causes of Cancer
Cancer develops due to genetic mutations that alter normal cell functions. These mutations may be caused by:
✅ Genetic factors (inherited mutations)
✅ Carcinogens (e.g., to***co, radiation, chemicals)
✅ Chronic infections (e.g., H. pylori, HPV, hepatitis B/C)
✅ Lifestyle factors (poor diet, lack of exercise, alcohol)

Types of Cancer
There are over 100 types of cancer, but some common ones include: breast, lungs, prostate, bone and marrow cancers, etc
Symptoms of Cancer
Symptoms vary by type, but common signs include:
⚠️ Unexplained weight loss
⚠️ Fatigue
⚠️ Persistent pain
⚠️ Unusual lumps or swelling
⚠️ Changes in skin or moles
⚠️ Persistent cough or hoarseness

💊 Treatment: Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy

Prevention & Risk Reduction
✅ Healthy lifestyle (balanced diet, regular exercise)
✅ Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol
✅ Regular screening & early detection (Pap smear, mammograms, colonoscopy)
✅ Vaccination (HPV, Hepatitis B)

Pharmacists play an important role in ensuring safe and effective medication use for cancer treatment, potential side effects and self-care strategies.

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17/11/2024

CERVICAL CANCER ELIMINATION DAY OF ACTION
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Today, 17th November 2024, marks the 4th anniversary of the global movement to eliminate CERVICAL CANCER ♋.

In 2020, 194 countries resolved to eliminate a cancer for the first time and WHO launched the Global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem with a global Day of Action for Cervical Cancer Elimination.

Each year, advocates around the world continue the annual tradition, coming together as governments and partners make new commitments toward achieving the global strategy targets, which is to raise awareness and organize local activities to take action for elimination.

Today, we are rallying voices from around the world to recognize and uplift the contributions of frontline health workers providing lifesaving services to eliminate cervical cancer.

All frontline health workers are encouraged to continue being at the forefront of efforts to prevent and treat cervical cancer.

As leaders in the global movement, we will help shape the delivery of effective interventions to meet the needs of the WOMEN in our different communities.

Let us all join the movement today!
It's time for action 🎗️🎀🎗️

14/11/2024

*WORLD DIABETES DAY 2024*

A new global survey conducted by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reveals that 77% of people living with diabetes have experienced anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition because of their diabetes.

Diabetes care often focuses only on blood sugar, leaving many overwhelmed. Diabetes is not only a physical condition but one that significantly impacts mental and emotional well-being.

Managing diabetes involves ongoing lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, and sometimes complex treatment plans. These demands can often lead to stress, anxiety, or even depression, making it essential to look beyond blood sugar levels and address the full spectrum of health.

Understanding how diabetes affects mental health and well-being can help us provide better support, both in medical care and emotional resilience, ensuring that patients not only manage their condition but also lead fulfilling lives.

Did you know that small, consistent lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 58%? This , let’s take a stand together to raise awareness and commit to healthier habits that support both prevention and better management.

28/07/2024

WORLD HEPATITIS DAY, 2024

World Hepatitis Day, observed on 28 July, raises awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and cancer.

This year’s theme is: IT'S TIME FOR ACTION. With a person dying every 30 seconds from a hepatitis-related illness, we must accelerate action on better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to save lives and improve health outcomes.

There are 5 main strains of the hepatitis virus – A, B, C, D, and E. Together, hepatitis B and C are the most common infections and result in 1.3 million deaths and 2.2 million new infections per year.

Despite better tools for diagnosis and treatment, and decreasing product prices, testing and treatment coverage rates have stalled. But, reaching the WHO elimination goal by 2030 should still be achievable, if swift action is taken now.

Hepatitis prevention can be achieved through – vaccination, avoiding unprotected s*x, using condoms and discarding properly, not sharing sharp objects, practicing good personal hygiene such as proper hand washing with soap and clean water, never using an infected person's personal items, applying all necessary precautions when getting a tattoo or any body piercings, drinking well packaged water especially when travelling, and taking strict precautionary measures when travelling to an endemic area.

Tomorrow, July 29, 2024 at Model Primary Health Centre Ikot Ebido Oku, the Pharmacy Public Health Division UUTH in partnership with Golden Drugs Pharmacy, Uyo will hold free Hepatitis Screening Services from 8am. Come one, come all!

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22/07/2024

WORLD BRAIN DAY, 2024

WORLD BRAIN DAY is an annual event observed on July 22, aimed at promoting awareness and education for neurological disorders that affect individuals worldwide. World Brain Day 2024 (WBD 2024) is dedicated to Brain Health and Prevention. Based on this theme, we share some health tips for Brain health.

Tips for Brain Health
1) Regular Exercise, especially Cardiovascular exercises
From Research, Physical Activity helps prevent decline in mental function and Alzheimer's disease. These benefits result from increased blood flow to the brain during exercise. It also tends to counter some of the natural reduction in brain connections that occur during aging, reversing some of the problems.

2) Enough Sleep
Sleep is restorative. Sleep plays an important role in the brain health. Some theories state that sleep helps clear abnormal proteins in the brain and consolidates memories, which boosts one's overall memory and brain health. While one is asleep, the brain is not inactive; it’s laying down memories and clearing out amyloids, a waste product left over from metabolic processes that in large amounts has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

3) Eat brain-healthy foods
A diet based around fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and quality proteins can be beneficial to brain health.

4) Reduce or manage Stress
Stress and its associated hormone cortisol can, over time, cause an inflammatory response that leads to the formation of free radicals that may damage normal brain functions. One should develop tools to get through stressful moments, like breathing exercises, journaling or yoga.

5) Mental Activity
Learning new things can prompt the brain to sprout new neurons. Staying active mentally not only keeps nerve cell connections strong but may create new nerve cells. Practice things like reading, playing cards, puzzles, computer-based games, writing, researching or playing an instrument. Different activities activate different areas of the brain. Doing things one enjoys, even things like completing chores or cooking that activate the brain are good brain-building activities. On the other end of the spectrum, activities like watching TV, unless one is actively engaged, are not going to help strengthen the brain.

6) Socially engaged and positive emotional health
Social interactions, new relationships and stimulating conversations are integral to brain health too. Staying socially active may be good for the brain by reducing stress levels and maintaining healthy connections among brain cells. Maintain an active social life with friends and family and participate in a variety of social activities like sports, dancing, musical events and other cultural activities.

7) Avoid toxins to the brain
Frequent and Excessive alcohol or drug use can damage memory circuits and accelerate the decline in mental aging. Heart disease risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes and obesity are also associated with a higher prevalence of dementia.

8) Manage Overall health
A poor diet, lack of exercise and smoking can harm the heart, lungs, kidneys and other parts of the body. But did you know the same lifestyle choices that impact the body can also affect the brain.

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26/06/2024

INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING (WORLD DRUG DAY), 2024

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day, is marked on 26th June every year to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse.

This year’s World Drug Day campaign recognizes that effective drug policies must be rooted in science, research, full respect for human rights, compassion, and a deep understanding of the social, economic, and health implications of drug use.

Together, let us amplify our efforts to combat the global drug problem, guided by the principles of science, compassion, and solidarity. Through collective action and a commitment to evidence-based solutions, we can create a world where individuals are empowered to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

This year’s World Drug Day is a call to:

1) Raise awareness: Increase understanding of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of evidence-based prevention strategies, emphasizing their impact on mitigating the harms of drug use.

2) Advocate for investment: Encourage greater investment in prevention efforts by governments, policymakers, and law enforcement professionals, highlighting the long-term benefits of early intervention and prevention.

3) Empower communities: Equip communities with the tools and resources to implement evidence-based prevention initiatives, fostering resilience against drug use and promoting community-led solutions.

4) Facilitate dialogue and collaboration: Promote dialogue and collaboration between stakeholders to enhance evidence-based prevention practices and policies, fostering a supportive environment for knowledge sharing and innovation.

5) Promote evidence-based policymaking: Advocate for evidence-based policymaking at the national and international levels, ensuring that drug policies are grounded in scientific research and informed by best practices.

6) Engage communities: Raise awareness about the importance of community engagement and participation in designing and implementing effective drug prevention programs, empowering communities to take ownership of prevention efforts.

7) Empower youth: Provide youth with the knowledge, skills, and resources to become agents of change in their communities, advocating for drug prevention initiatives and amplifying their voices in the conversation.

8) Promote international cooperation: Foster international cooperation and collaboration among governments, organizations, and communities to develop and implement evidence-based strategies for combating drug trafficking and organized crime, recognizing the global nature of the drug problem and the need for coordinated action.

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19/06/2024

WORLD SICKLE CELL AWARENESS DAY, 2024

According to research, the gene that causes sickle cell disease evolved in Africa thousands of years ago as a means to fight malaria - the continent's historically leading cause of death. Long before Western medicine was established, sickle cell illness became known by various names in the tribal languages of Africa as it arose over time.

Recognising the need to promote knowledge of this condition, World Sickle Cell Day is a United Nations-recognized day to raise sickle cell awareness nationally and internationally. World Sickle Cell Day is commemorated every year on 19 June, to alert the global public about sickle cell disease.

"Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Globally", is the theme this year. It's a call to highlight by coming together, through everyone's amplified voices, by raising awareness, reduce stigma, and drive meaningful change for the millions affected by this disease.

Today is also a day to advocate for Genotype screening by everyone, and Genotypic compatibility. Always ensure to know your Genotype and that of your partner-to-be. It's a proactive way of preventing the future development of the Sickle Cell disease in offspring.

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14/06/2024

World Blood Donor Day 2024

20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors!

On World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on 14 June 2024, WHO, its partners and communities across the world will unite behind the theme: 20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors!

The 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day is an excellent and timely opportunity to thank blood donors across the world for their life-saving donations over the years and honour the profound impact on both patients and donors. It is also a timely moment to address continued challenges, and accelerate progress towards a future where safe blood transfusion is universally accessible.

The objectives of the campaign:

thank and recognize the millions of voluntary blood donors who have contributed to the health and well-being of millions of people around the world.

showcase the achievements and challenges of national blood programmes and share best practices and lessons learned.

highlight the continuous need for regular, unpaid blood donation to achieve universal access to safe blood transfusion.

promote a culture of regular blood donation among young people and the general public and increase the diversity and sustainability of the blood donor pool.

All of us at Pharmacy Public Health Division, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital are grateful to voluntary blood donors worldwide!

17/05/2024

PHARMACY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION, UNIVERSITY OF UYO TEACHING HOSPITAL MARKS WORLD HYPERTENSION DAY 2024

As part of activities to mark World Hypertension Day 2024 (with the theme: Measure your blood pressure accurately, Control it, Live longer), the Public Health Division of the Department of Pharmacy, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) held a health talk at the General Outpatient Clinic of UUTH on May 17, 2024.

The health talk which enlightened patients attending the Cardiology Clinic centered on Hypertension; definition, signs, diagnosis, non-pharmacological methods at controlling/ preventing Hypertension, strategies at home blood pressure monitoring of blood pressure with documentation, complications, risk factors, medicine adherence and referrals.

Speakers at the event included Dr Ruth Orebiyi (head of the Pharmacy Public Health Division UUTH), Dr Unyime Eshiet and Pharm Ikemesit Udo.

The event attracted Public Health Pharmacists from the Department of Pharmacy,
UUTH, the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, University of Uyo, and Nurses at the General Outpatient Clinic of UUTH.

We're impacting our communities and improving their health.

07/05/2024

PHARMACY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION, UNIVERSITY OF UYO TEACHING HOSPITAL MARKS WORLD ASTHMA DAY 2024

World Asthma Day (WAD) (May 7, 2024) is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma, (GINA) (www.ginasthma.org), a World Health Organization collaborative organization founded in 1993. WAD is held each May to raise awareness of Asthma worldwide.

This year, Pharmacy Public Health Division, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) decided to mark WAD with pupils of Kingdom Heritage Model School, Mbiabong Etoi, Uyo and students of Federal Science and Technical College, Ukana Offot, Uyo.

At the Kingdom Heritage Model School, Mbiabong Etoi, members of the Pharmacy Public Health Division, UUTH joined the school assembly where the Deputy Director of Pharmacy and Head of the Pharmacy Public Health Division, UUTH, Dr Ruth Orebiyi gave a health talk on Asthma: its definition, risk factors, causes/triggers, prevention and management.

Another Deputy Director of Pharmacy, UUTH, Dr Sam Udiminue, assisted by Pharm Itoro Obong, gave a practical presentation on how to use an inhaler. On behalf of Bez Pharmaceuticals and the Department of Pharmacy, UUTH, another Public Health Pharmacist, Dr Eno Anwana donated five canisters of Ventolin Inhaler to the school. The School Head Teacher, who received the Ventolin Inhalers, gave a vote of thanks and appreciated the kind gesture.

The Pharmacy Public Health team thereafter made a stop at the Federal Science and Technical College, Ukana Offot, where a WAD awareness was done and Dr Ruth Orebiyi made a donation of five canisters of Ventolin Inhaler to the school. The School Principal was very delighted and grateful.

Also, the Pharmacy Public Health Division, UUTH, participated in the International Hand Washing Day at the Conference Hall, UUTH, with the theme: "Power of Hand Hygiene" after which a health talk was held at Spectrum TV, Uyo.

It was an impactful outing and the society is being positively affected.

25/04/2024

Today is World Malaria Day 2024!

Did you know that malaria still affects over 240 million people worldwide, causing over 600,000 deaths annually?

The theme this year is "Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world". Let's work together to address the disparities in access to malaria prevention, detection, and treatment services.

Here are some key facts and ways to get involved:

- Malaria is preventable and treatable
- Bed nets, indoor residual spraying, and elimination of breeding sites can help prevent malaria
- Early diagnosis and treatment can save lives
- Let's support efforts to increase access to healthcare and malaria control programs
- Share this post to raise awareness and let's fight malaria together!

19/04/2024

WORLD LIVER DAY, 2024!

World Liver Day (WLD) is an annual global healthcare event marked on the 19 April, with the intent to raise awareness about liver disease in the general public.

Being the second largest and most vital organ in the human body, the liver plays several functions that include but are not limited to metabolism, digestion, immunity, filtration of toxins, and storage of vitamins, minerals, glucose etc. Although the liver has the unique characteristic of self-healing, where it can regrow or regenerate after being damaged up to 60–70%, any abnormalities in the liver might lead to serious health complications.

The theme for the World Liver Day this year is: ”Be Vigilant, Get Regular Liver Check-Ups and Prevent Fatty Liver Diseases". This theme emphasizes educating people worldwide about the significance of their liver and the various diseases that can affect it, and empowering them with simple yet effective measures to safeguard liver health.

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