Kwara govt reaffirms commitment to kidney health awareness
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to delivering accessible and high-quality healthcare services to its residents, with a recent initiative screening 400 individuals for kidney diseases. This announcement came during the observance of World Kidney Day at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH) in Ilorin, where the theme was “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect early, protect kidney health.”
Dr. AbdulKadir Ahmed Bola, Chief Medical Director of KWASUTH, highlighted the importance of early detection and intervention in combatting kidney diseases and the complications that arise from them. He noted that this year’s observance included a collaborative effort with the Renal Study Group of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital.
During the event, Dr. Bola Ahmed shed light on the alarming statistics surrounding kidney diseases, revealing that chronic kidney disease affects approximately 10% of the global population, leading to millions of deaths annually due to a lack of affordable treatment options. He emphasized the state government’s readiness to enhance awareness and early detection strategies under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Prof. Timothy Olanrewaju, Coordinator of the Ilorin Renal Study Group, underscored the insidious nature of kidney disease, often progressing without noticeable symptoms until significant damage occurs. He advocated for increased public awareness and the necessity for individuals to prioritize screening for early identification of potential kidney issues.
Dr. Dapo Oyedepo, Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for World Kidney Day 2025, elaborated on the event’s broader objectives of improving kidney health awareness and enhancing access to healthcare for those suffering from kidney-related ailments. Free kidney screenings were conducted, which included checks on blood pressure, blood glucose, and urine analysis, aiming to identify residents in the early stages of kidney disease.
Notable attendees included Dr. (Mrs) Nihinlola Abdulmalik, Provost of the College of Nursing Sciences, and Dr. (Mrs) Titilola Segun-Agboola, Head of the Department at the School of Basic Nephrology Nursing, among others from the University of Ilorin and the Ilorin Renal Study Group.Kwara State Government Reaffirms Commitment to Kidney Health Awareness
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to delivering accessible and high-quality healthcare services to its residents, with a recent initiative screening 400 individuals for kidney diseases. This announcement came during the observance of World Kidney Day at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH) in Ilorin, where the theme was “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect early, protect kidney health.”
Dr. AbdulKadir Ahmed Bola, Chief Medical Director of KWASUTH, highlighted the importance of early detection and intervention in combatting kidney diseases and the complications that arise from them. He noted that this year’s observance included a collaborative effort with the Renal Study Group of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital.
During the event, Dr. Bola Ahmed shed light on the alarming statistics surrounding kidney diseases, revealing that chronic kidney disease affects approximately 10% of the global population, leading to millions of deaths annually due to a lack of affordable treatment options. He emphasized the state government’s readiness to enhance awareness and early detection strategies under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Prof. Timothy Olanrewaju, Coordinator of the Ilorin Renal Study Group, underscored the insidious nature of kidney disease, often progressing without noticeable symptoms until significant damage occurs. He advocated for increased public awareness and the necessity for individuals to prioritize screening for early identification of potential kidney issues.
Dr. Dapo Oyedepo, Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for World Kidney Day 2025, elaborated on the event’s broader objectives of improving kidney health awareness and enhancing access to healthcare for those suffering from kidney-related ailments. Free kidney screenings were conducted, which included checks on blood pressure, blood glucose, and urine analysis, aiming to identify residents in the early stages of kidney disease.
Notable attendees included Dr. (Mrs) Nihinlola Abdulmalik, Provost of the College of Nursing Sciences, and Dr. (Mrs) Titilola Segun-Agboola, Head of the Department at the School of Basic Nephrology Nursing, among others from the University of Ilorin and the Ilorin Renal Study Group.
