It is observed on the 28th of July every year to raise awareness of viral hepatitis which causes inflammation of the liver leading to severe disease (acute & chronic) cirrhosis & liver cancer.
The theme for 2022 is: HEPATITIS CAN’T WAIT; “BRINGING HEPATITIS CARE CLOSER TO YOU”.
Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for admission into the Residency Training Programme of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital in the following disciplines:
Vitiligo is an acquired disorder of pigmentation affecting about 1-2 percent of the general population. In our study in UBTH in 2021,we noted a prevalence of 3.2%.
The Institute of Child Health, UBTH Benin City joined the rest of the world to celebrate this years’ World Immunization Week with the theme ‘Long life for all’.
Do you know that 60% of Colon cancer cases can be prevented by screening?*
Who are those qualified for colon cancer screening?
– Age 40 years and above.
– Those with family history of colon cancer.
– Those with positive fecal occult blood test.
– Those have change in bowel habit, passage of blood in stool or unexplained weight loss.
– Screen your Colon with a colonoscopy today to prevent Colon cancer.
– Visit a Gastroenterologist or a General Surgeon for guidance.
The Renal Unit, UBTH in commemoration of this year’s World Kidney Day had a sensitization walk to Oluku, Benin City.
Free medical screening was also organized for the people of Oluku community.
Courtesy:
Infection Prevention and Control Committee,
University of Benin Teaching Hospital/NCDC
January 30, 2023
January 19, 2023
