…as Pharmacy Council of Nigeria inducts 95 ABUAD Students
Rotimi Idris
The Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Moji Adeyeye has proposed digital medical tools to combat the overload of the healthcare system caused by factors such as high patient volumes, limited resources, complex cases and outbreaks.
Professor Adeyeye explained that the use of technology to extend care beyond Hospital walls and manage chronic conditions remotely is essential, as well as leveraging data to identify bottlenecks, which according to her will help the health sector in addressing the challenges of overload.
The NAFDAC DG stated this over the weekend in Ado-Ekiti at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), during the maiden Induction and Oath Taking Ceremony of its Students at the College of Pharmacy, themed: ‘Navigating the Tides of Change in a strained Healthcare System: Pharmacists as Compass to Quality Care’.
Adeyeye, represented by Dr Gbenga Fajemirokun explained that the path to a sustainable healthcare future is laden with inevitable challenges, adding that effective strategies to mitigate it requires holistic approach that addresses demographic shifts, disease burden, operational inefficiencies and potential external shocks.
His word, “The path to a sustainable healthcare future is laden with challenges, including technological disruption, regulatory changes, and evolving patient needs.
“Effective strategies to mitigate Healthcare System Strain require a holistic approach that addresses demographic shifts, disease burden, operational inefficiencies, and potential external shocks.
“Key strategies include embracing digital health tools, fostering flexible and adaptable staff, and advocating for policy changes to address resource limitations and increasing demands.
“There’s a need to use technology to extend care beyond hospital walls, reaching more patients and managing chronic conditions remotely, as well as leveraging data to identify bottlenecks, predict demand and optimize resource allocation for better efficiency.
“There’s also a need to implement strategies to reduce wait times and improve patient flow, such as triage systems and digital appointment booking.
“We should invest in preventative measures and public health initiatives to reduce the overall burden on the system and promote healthier communities”.
During the oath taking ceremony, the Registrar of Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), Ibrahim Ahmed charged the newly inducted students to be good ambassadors of ABUAD and take the profession seriously for the benefits of humanity.
The Council inducted 95 with 9 Students of the College bagging distinctions namely: Bethel Egboro (best graduating student), Deborah Adetona, Precious Adetokunbo, Efeosa Aibangbee, Arafat Ajibola, Eniola Ariyo, Chinalu Egbochukwu, Olajumoke Fehintola and Chidera Iheme.
In his remarks, the founder of the Institution, Aare Afe Babalola urged the inductees not to refrain from the teachings inculcated in them by the Institution, saying they would help them to excel tremendously in their chosen career.
