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By Umar Samuel Onotu The leadership of the Nigeria Medical Association in Kogi State has passed a vote of confidence on the Chief Medical Director of the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, Prof. Isah Yahaya Adagiri, and his management team, describing Kogi State Specialist Hospital performance as legendary. The Chairman of the group, Dr. Baoku Olusola, stated this during a courtesy visit to the Chief Medical Director. Dr. Baoku, speaking on behalf of other members, noted that since assuming his role at a sister tertiary health institution in Kogi State, there have been no reports or referrals of patients as a result of poor management from health practitioners at the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja. This, according to the group, is a result of the excellent management by the Chief Medical Director. The Association also commended the CMD for prioritizing the welfare of doctors in the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, such as providing meals to doctors on duty. They further cha...

It is very unfortunate to read from a section of social media about the calculated attempts to malign and destroy the good reputation of the erudite Prof. ISAH Yahaya Adagiri, the Chief Medical Director of the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, and his management team. Ordinarily, we wouldn't have engaged with people who are faceless and do not have the courage to come out openly to substantiate their claims. However, for the sake of setting the record straight and for posterity, we want to let the public know the following truths. The spokesperson of the mischievous group levied several allegations, including extorting the public with exorbitant medical charges from patients. This is a pure lie that anyone who has visited the hospital can attest to, as the services of the Kogi State Specialist Hospital are among the cheapest among any tertiary health institution in Kogi State and even Nigeria as a whole. This is made possible through the pragmatic efforts of the state governm...

Pharmacist Salamat Ize, the coordinator of Progressive Health Care Professionals and Associates for Ododo (PHCPA), has praised the appointment of Alh. Ahmed Kashim as the Personal Assistant to the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo. In a statement, Pharmacist Salamat highlighted Alh. Kashim's dedication to the progress of the APC and the Government of His Excellency Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, describing his appointment as well-deserved. In her own words:  "I want to heartily congratulate you, Alh. Kashim Ahmed, on your well-deserved appointment by the progressive and innovative Governor of Kogi State, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo. You have been a grassroots mobilizer, a bridge builder, and a servant leader. Your support for Progressive Health Care Professionals and Associates for Ododo was immense during our health campaign outreach program prior to the November Governorship election in Kogi State. The people of the State cannot deny the impact of t...

By Umar Samuel Onotu  The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, Prof. Isah Adagiri Yahaya, extends warm Eid-Fitr greetings to the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, his cabinet members, the hospital community, and the entire Muslim ummah. In his words: "I extend my heartfelt Eid-Fitr felicitations to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, his esteemed cabinet members, the dedicated management and staff of Kogi State Specialist Hospital, and the entire Muslim ummah. I commend Governor Ododo for his remarkable achievements in such a short time in office, and I pray for Allah's continued protection and guidance as he builds upon the foundations laid by his predecessor, Alh. Yahaya Adoza Bello." Additionally, the CMD highlighted the significance of Eid-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. Eid-Fitr is a joyous occasion that symbolizes the spirit of unity, compassion, and gratitude within the...

In a moving commemoration of World Health Day 2024, the Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria (AHAPN) convened under the theme "My Health, My Right." Pharmacist Salamat Ize, the coordinator of Progressive Health Care Professionals and Associates (PHCPA), delivered a stirring lecture, highlighting the escalating threats to global health rights amidst conflicts and wars, which exact a toll of death, suffering, and deprivation. Pharmacist Ize emphasized the pivotal role of pharmacists as frontline healthcare providers, committed to facilitating access to essential medications and delivering crucial health education. She underscored the significance of upholding the seven rights of patients, including the right person, medication, dose, time, route, reason, and documentation. In addition to these fundamental rights, Pharmacist Ize provided invaluable tips for maintaining good healthcare. These included ensuring an adequate quantity of sleep, engaging ...