Renovated diabetes clinic to address brain drain – CMD LASUTH

 

 

Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, Chief Medical Director, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), has said that the newly renovated diabetes mellitus clinic will stem the brain drain tide in the country.

 

Fabamwo said this at the inauguration and handover of the renovated and expanded diabetes clinic in the institution on Wednesday in Lagos.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the clinic situated in LASUTH was renovated by PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc.

 

 

NAN also reports that recent studies indicate that over 10 million Nigerians suffer from diabetes mellitus.

 

Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases that results in too much sugar in the blood also known as high blood sugar.

 

The LASUTH CMD, said that the scourge of the disease was very high, adding that the new clinic would also help alleviate some of the sufferings of the patients.

 

He added that a more conducive and beautiful work environment for the staff of the hospital would help tackle brain drain and encourage medical personnel to stay back.

 

“As you know, a lot of health workers are migrating abroad and one factor apart from remuneration that has been identified is poor working environment.

 

 

“So, this kind of beautiful environment is one of the ways we are hoping will help retain workers, so we thank PZ Cussons Foundation for ensuring the delivery of a good standard, touch, taste and elegance in the project.

 

“The scourge of diabetes mellitus is very high and many patients have confidence in our abilities and this clinic will help alleviate some of the sufferings our patients go through,” he said.

 

Dr Nike Akande, Member, Board of Trustees, PZ Cussons Foundation, said the gesture was a clear demonstration of the commitment of the foundation to support and promote healthcare delivery in all the geographical zones of Nigeria.

 

 

Akande noted that since 2007, the foundation had undertaken series of initiatives nationwide aimed at addressing the socio-economic challenges facing the country.

 

According to her, the job of contributing to the wellness of Nigerians should not be left for the government alone.

 

“This gesture will no doubt, serve as a benchmark for other companies.

 

 

“Healthcare is also an integral part of our core objective and it is our firm belief that the renovated building will enhance the provision of healthcare to citizens.

 

“Please accept our assurances that PZ Cussons Foundation will continue to support healthcare, education, and empowerment at all levels around the country,” she said.

 

Mrs Jacqueline Ezeokwelume, Executive Secretary, PZ Cussons Foundation, noted that PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc had been in Nigeria for over 125 years and has been part of Nigeria’s economic evolution in both good and not so good times.

 

Ezeokwelume, represented by Mrs Temitope Tosin, Deputy Company Secretary, said that the company though a commercial enterprise, along the line, began committing resources into social investments through the PZ Cussons Foundation.

 

According to her, the foundation, a non-profit organisation is a vehicle through which the company can implement its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes.

 

“PZ Cussons has always encouraged collaboration between industry and research institutions to develop local capacity.

 

“Indeed, we are committed to executing more sustainable projects that will be beneficial to Nigerians and we share our assurances that PZ Cussons will continue to support education and empowerment at all levels around the country,” she said. (NAN)