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  • Asaba Specialist Hospital marks World Health Day with free medical screening

    Asaba Specialist Hospital marks World Health Day with free medical screening

    As part of activities to commemorate this year’s World Health Day, the Asaba Specialist Hospital has hosted a week-long free medical screening to over 200 staff of the hospital.

    It said this initiative, the second of its kind, seeks to raise health awareness and offer medical screenings to staff, ultimately promoting overall well-being and preventive care.

    According to the Chief Medical Director, Asaba Socialist Hospital, Dr Peace Ighosewe, by offering these screenings at no cost, it is taking a proactive approach to preventive care, potentially identifying health issues early on and improving overall well-being.

    Dr Ighosewe said the event reflects the hospital’s commitment to community health and its role in promoting wellness.

    The week-long event offered various screenings including eye checks, electrocardiogram (ECG), laboratory tests, dental care among others.

    The grand finale also featured health talks and presentations from the Dental and Obstetrics departments, focusing on oral hygiene and maternal health.

    Speaking at the event, Dr Ighosewe said it aligns with the MORE AGENDA of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as it promotes healthy living and wellness among staff.

    She said: “We decided to take the opportunity of the World Health Day to give back to our staff to ensure that they have access to free health check, which is a way of ensuring that we have a healthy work force. Because as much as they are giving care to people, day in day out, it may not occur to them to get checked. Some of them may not be able to afford the cost of most of these tests. And we said it’s time to have a healthy work force”.

    The Chief Medical Director extended profound gratitude to the Delta State Government and Ministry of Health for creating an enabling environment for the hospital to thrive.

    Staff members at the Asaba Specialist Hospital expressed their appreciation to the Chief Medical Director, Dr. Peace Ighosewe, for the free medical screening programme, praising her for taking proactive steps to promote health awareness and provide medical care to staff.

    Sharing her experience, the nurse in charge of Female Medical Ward, Angela Okonta, said the screening has not only improved staff morale but also fostered a sense of community and care within the hospital.

    Her words: “I’m so thankful to the Chief Medical Director for this initiative. As healthcare workers, we often put others first, but this screening has shown that our well-being matters too. It’s a wonderful way to prioritize our health and prevent potential issues.”

    Okonta’s sentiments were echoed by the Chief Accountant of the hospital, Franklin Omashor.

    Omashor who had a free dental check as part of the exercise, expressed his gratitude to Dr. Ighosewe for the initiative, saying that it was a timely opportunity for him to assess his oral health.

    He appreciated the hospital’s management for prioritizing staff well-being and providing access to essential medical services.

    He encouraged his colleagues to take advantage of such programmes whenever they are offered.

    His words: “I was extremely pleased with the thoroughness of the dental check, and I must say, it’s been a while since I had such a comprehensive assessment of my oral health.

    “The fact that the hospital is investing in its staff’s well-being like this is truly commendable. I think it’s essential for all of us to take advantage of these kinds of programmes, not just for our physical health but also for our mental well-being.

    “It’s a great way to show that the hospital values its employees and is committed to creating a healthy work environment.”

    On her part, Rinma Ogorchukwu applauded the hospital’s management for organizing the free medical screening progranme, stating that it was a much-needed initiative that had greatly benefited the staff.

    She expressed her gratitude to Dr. Ighosewe for her vision and leadership in prioritizing staff well-being.

    Ogorchukwu noted that the programme had not only improved her own health but also raised awareness about the importance of regular medical check-ups among her colleagues.

    She encouraged the hospital to continue offering such initiatives in the future.

  • Workers rally behind Asaba Specialist Hospital CMD

    Workers rally behind Asaba Specialist Hospital CMD

    Workers at the Asaba Specialist Hospital have come out in solidarity with their Chief Medical Director, Dr. Peace Ighosewe, condemning a recent malicious media campaign aimed at tarnishing her professional reputation.

    The hospital workers cutting across several cadre came together in support of the Chief Medical Director, noting that the baseless allegations leveled against Dr. Ighosewe were a clear attempt to discredit her exceptional leadership and the remarkable progress the hospital has made under her administration.

    Consisting of medical and non-medical staff, they expressed their unwavering confidence in her ability to continue leading the hospital toward achieving its goals and praised her commitment to delivering quality healthcare services to the community.

    In his remarks, the President of the Association of Resident Doctors, Asaba Specialist Hospital, Dr. Samuel Okowa, lauded the CMD’s tireless dedication to the institution’s growth and excellence, particularly her commitment to staff welfare and patient care

    This, he said, has led to notable improvements in the work environment, healthcare services, and staff training.

    Dr Okowa pointed out that under Dr Ighosewe’s leadership, the hospital has also witnessed significant advancements in facilities, residency training programmes, and patient outcomes.

    He said, “We appreciate your unwavering dedication to the growth and excellence of this institution. Your commitment to the welfare of doctors and all hospital staff, alongside your efforts to enhance patient care, has not gone unnoticed.

    “Under your leadership, we have witnessed significant improvements in key areas, including a conducive work environment for healthcare professionals and quality health care services, training and re-training of health workers and the reduction of patient waiting times, commencement of residency training in various departments.

    “Additionally, your focus on equipping the hospital with modern facilities has greatly improved service delivery and patient outcomes”.

    Consultant Family Physician and Head Department of Family Medicine, Dr Dominic Uwadia, noted that the department has experienced tremendous growth under her leadership, “acquiring her first full accreditation to train family physicians from the West African College of Physicians just after two years of inception”.

    Dr Uwadia said this was followed by another full accreditation by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.

    He added: “Although there has been some social media campaign aimed at tarnishing her image, but I dare say that these are the handy work of miscreants who do not want the good of the hospital and the state in general”.

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    Similarly, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecology and Head Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr Odidi Olarenwaju, said a new gynaecology ward and gynaecology emergency unit was opened under Dr Ighosewe’s leadership, ensuring prompt and efficient management of patients.

    “The CMD has ensured the continued delivery of free maternal care programme of the Delta State Government.

    “Her administration has also ensured accreditation of the department by the national postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for training of residents in Obstetrics and Gynaecology,” Dr Olarenwaju stated.

    Also, according to Dr. Agholor Chucks, a Consultant Radiologist, the Radiology Department has flourished under the CMD’s visionary leadership, becoming one of the select few departments in the state to receive accreditation from both the West African College and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, enabling it to provide residency training programmes.

    In their separate remarks, the Chairman, Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria, Asaba Specialist Hospital (AHAPN ASH), Pharmacist Acheka Emmanuel; Director, Nursing Services, Mrs Usenu Henrietta; Administrative officer, Mrs Bridget; commended Ighosewe’s transparent and accountable administration, noting that she has fostered an environment of trust, cooperation and professional growth.

    They praised her exceptional leadership, which has been a source of motivation for healthcare professionals within the institution.

    According to them, Dr Ighosewe’s comprehensive grasp of the organization’s inner workings, encompassing administrative, financial, and technical facets, has been particularly noteworthy.

    In the same token, junior staff of the health facility, including Head of cleaners, Ruth Nwulu; Ogbolu Martins, porter and Inalu Mitral, a gardener, described the CMD as a compassionate mother who has brought warmth and kindness to the hospital environment.

    According to them, her exceptional leadership style has created a sense of belonging among all staff members, regardless of their position or role.

    They applauded her for being approachable, empathetic, and genuinely concerned about the welfare of every individual working at the hospital.

    “In my department, everybody talks good about her. She has been very good to all staff. She doesn’t have any negative record. I have not heard any complaint about her”, Mitral said.

  • Workers rally behind Asaba Specialist Hospital CMD

    Workers rally behind Asaba Specialist Hospital CMD

    Workers at the Asaba Specialist Hospital have come out in solidarity with their Chief Medical Director, Dr. Peace Ighosewe, condemning a recent malicious media campaign aimed at tarnishing her professional reputation.

    The hospital workers cutting across several cadre came together in support of the Chief Medical Director, noting that the baseless allegations leveled against Dr. Ighosewe were a clear attempt to discredit her exceptional leadership and the remarkable progress the hospital has made under her administration. 

    Consisting of medical and non-medical staff, they expressed their unwavering confidence in her ability to continue leading the hospital toward achieving its goals and praised her commitment to delivering quality healthcare services to the community. 

    In his remarks, the President of the Association of Resident Doctors, Asaba Specialist Hospital, Dr. Samuel Okowa, lauded the CMD’s tireless dedication to the institution’s growth and excellence, particularly her commitment to staff welfare and patient care

    This, he said, has led to notable improvements in the work environment, healthcare services, and staff training. 

    Dr Okowa pointed out that under Dr Ighosewe’s leadership, the hospital has also witnessed significant advancements in facilities, residency training programmes, and patient outcomes.

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    He said, “We appreciate your unwavering dedication to the growth and excellence of this institution. Your commitment to the welfare of doctors and all hospital staff, alongside your efforts to enhance patient care, has not gone unnoticed.

    “Under your leadership, we have witnessed significant improvements in key areas, including a conducive work environment for healthcare professionals and quality health care services, training and re-training of health workers and the reduction of patient waiting times, commencement of residency training in various departments. 

    “Additionally, your focus on equipping the hospital with modern facilities has greatly improved service delivery and patient outcomes”. 

    Consultant Family Physician and Head Department of Family Medicine, Dr Dominic Uwadia, noted that the department has experienced tremendous growth under her leadership, “acquiring her first full accreditation to train family physicians from the West African College of Physicians just after two years of inception”. 

    Dr Uwadia said this was followed by another full accreditation by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. 

    He added: “Although there has been some social media campaign aimed at tarnishing her image, but I dare say that these are the handy work of miscreants who do not want the good of the hospital and the state in general”.

    Similarly, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecology and Head Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr Odidi Olarenwaju, said a new gynaecology ward and gynaecology emergency unit was opened under Dr Ighosewe’s leadership, ensuring prompt and efficient management of patients. 

    “The CMD has ensured the continued delivery of free maternal care programme of the Delta State Government. 

    “Her administration has also ensured accreditation of the department by the national postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for training of residents in Obstetrics and Gynaecology,” Dr Olarenwaju stated. 

    Also, according to Dr. Agholor Chucks, a Consultant Radiologist, the Radiology Department has flourished under the CMD’s visionary leadership, becoming one of the select few departments in the state to receive accreditation from both the West African College and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, enabling it to provide residency training programmes.

    In their separate remarks, the Chairman, Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria, Asaba Specialist Hospital (AHAPN ASH), Pharmacist Acheka Emmanuel; Director, Nursing Services, Mrs Usenu Henrietta; Administrative officer, Mrs Bridget; commended Ighosewe’s transparent and accountable administration, noting that she has fostered an environment of trust, cooperation and professional growth. 

    They praised her exceptional leadership, which has been a source of motivation for healthcare professionals within the institution. 

    According to them, Dr Ighosewe’s comprehensive grasp of the organization’s inner workings, encompassing administrative, financial, and technical facets, has been particularly noteworthy. 

    In the same token, junior staff of the health facility, including Head of cleaners, Ruth Nwulu; Ogbolu Martins, porter and Inalu Mitral, a gardener, described the CMD as a compassionate mother who has brought warmth and kindness to the hospital environment. 

    According to them, her exceptional leadership style has created a sense of belonging among all staff members, regardless of their position or role. 

    They applauded her for being approachable, empathetic, and genuinely concerned about the welfare of every individual working at the hospital.

    “In my department, everybody talks good about her. She has been very good to all staff. She doesn’t have any negative record. I have not heard any complaint about her”, Mitral said.

  • We’re transforming Asaba Specialist Hospital to world standard – CMD 

    We’re transforming Asaba Specialist Hospital to world standard – CMD 

    Dr Peace Ighosewe, the Chief Medical Director of the Asaba Specialist Hospital (ASH), says she is working alongside her team to transform the hospital into a world class health care facility.

    Ighosewe spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) via telephone on Sunday following allegations of missing medical equipment, including a laparoscopic machine at the hospital.

    It would be recalled that a report was circulated recently on social media by an unknown person of missing medical equipment at the hospital.

    The chief medical director said that the report was the handiwork of those threatened by the achievements recorded in the hospital.

    “Most of the things we see on social media, nobody is taking responsibility for them; nobody has come out to take responsibility.

    “What I can say is that there was a laparoscopic machine that got missing some time three years ago.

    “The machine was locked up in the custody of someone who headed the theatre along with other obsolete and condemned equipment.

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    “Because the items stored there were not in use, the room was not opened for more than three months until I decided to fix it.

    “It was when we brought someone that will fix it that we discovered that it was no longer there; that is the only machine I know that is missing.”

    According to Ighosewe, her five years of running the hospital has given her the opportunity to meet different people, especially some staff members who will always not want things to go well.

    “We have done a lot to build that hospital to the standard where it is presently; the state government has been very supportive which we appreciate a lot.

    “Even in the midst of achievements, there are challenges; but if anybody has any allegation against me, let the person come out and report to the Commissioner for Health or the appropriate authority.

    “It is wrong going faceless on social media to malign the reputation of an individual who has put in everything to put that hospital where it is today, though not by my power, but God has helped me.

    “The hospital was nine months when I took over as CMD; it was best described as a General Hospital then; and now it is a Teaching Hospital; this happened in five years and we are still working.

    “Like I said, the only machine I know that is missing is the laparoscopic machine and when it got missing, we reported to the police and to the then Commissioner for Health, Dr Mordi Ononye.

    “The matter was investigated and communicated to the authorities and we were instructed to let the matter go; the report is in the police station for whoever wants to see it; we don’t have anything to hide,” Ighosewe said.

    Further investigations also revealed that the Police Command in Delta also exonerated Ighosewe, as it confirmed that there is no ongoing investigation against the hospital or its leadership.

    When contacted, SP Bright Edafe, the spokesman for the Police Command in Delta, told NAN that the story on social media was fabricated.

    “The story is a fabricated one and if the allegation was real, it would have been reported and state government would have complained.

    “I don’t know who is on the Internet crying more than the bereaved.

    “If we want to investigate based on what we see on the Internet, we will not have time to do the proper security work.

    “If anyone knows anything, let the person write a complaint and submit at the headquartres; that is the way to bring a matter to the police.

    “There is no complain from anybody and we will not go about looking for those complaining on the Internet.

    “So, we are not investigating Ighosewe  or any missing medical machine in the hospital,” Edafe said.

    (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

  • ​MDCN clears Asaba Specialist Hospital to become teaching hospital

    ​MDCN clears Asaba Specialist Hospital to become teaching hospital

    The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) on Wednesday visited the Asaba Specialist Hospital for an inspection and advisory for accreditation of the Faculty of Medical Sciences for Novena University, Ogume, Delta State.

    The Council’s visit to the specialist hospital was to ascertain the hospital’s preparedness for the commencement of medical studies for the medical students of Novena University. The inspection and verification process was carried out as a vital stage of accreditation to uphold the quality of medical education and training which will ultimately benefit both the students and patients that they will serve.

    Novena University, the foremost private university in Delta State was recently awarded accreditation for Medi​cine (MBBS). The institution in its bid to accommodate the yearnings and aspirations of youth who are unable to get education opportunities is doing its best to provide more sought-after courses in medical health and has proposed to use the Asaba Specialist Hospital as its teaching hospital.

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    Speaking about the successful exercise, the Chief Medical Director of ASH, Dr Peace Ighosewe stated that the hospital is very much interested and ready to move to the next level of practising at the level of a befitting teaching hospital after being duly certified by MDCN.

    She stated that the management of the hospital is positive about meeting up with their end of the agreement in providing a safe and conducive learning environment for medical students.

    She added that the Council at different times visited the hospital for accreditations and they have always been satisfied with the level of manpower and medical equipment situated in the hospital.

    She said, “MDCN has been to ASH several times for other accreditations and we have never failed any. In the past, the hospital has been involved in the training of residents of several faculties and also lntern Doctors, Nurses and Pharmacists. I am hopeful that we will keep living up to expectations and do better as we go along.”

    She further stated that the hospital has continued to enjoy tremendous support from the Ministry of Health and the Delta State Government. She also appreciated the immediate past Governor of the state, Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa and the current Governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori for their support and assistance in making all of this possible.

    The Chairman of the Clinical Services and Training and Medical Advisory Committee, Dr Isoje Daniel, stated that the new development of accreditation is a great feat for the members of the ASH community as they are already known for progress under the visionary leadership of the CMD who has always strived for new grounds. He stated, “This is a dream come true as it has always been her desire to take the hospital from being a specialist hospital to a teaching hospital.” He added that before now, the hospital had been accredited for postgraduate training in paediatrics, family medicine and obstetrics/gynaecology.

    He added that the hospital is still working on expanding its frontiers as they are working on getting accreditation for the radiology department and also looking at getting accreditation for medical laboratory scientists. He said the collaboration with Novena University to train medical students is not an easy task which he said is like setting the foundation for future medical practitioners which comes with a lot of expectations and responsibilities.

    The Vice Chancellor of Novena University, Professor Godwin C. Nduka in his remark stated that the Asaba Specialist Hospital was chosen due to the accomplishments of the hospital and its location being central in the State and other neighbouring States from which people come for medical services. He said the institution was satisfied with the accreditation of the hospital for use as a teaching hospital by MDCN for the medical students of Novena. He said, “We are satisfied with our partnership with the hospital because we have seen that they’re ready to work.”