Expert stresses need for emerging technology to overcome patient barriers 

Prof. Adekunle Okesina, former Chairman of the National Committee of Provosts of College of Health Sciences, has urged medical practitioners to adopt emerging technologies, particularly local ones, to overcome patient management barriers.

Okesina made this call in Ilorin during his retirement and 70th birthday anniversary celebrations in Ilorin.

He highlighted the importance of cross-fertilising ideas among practitioners as an effective patient management strategy.

As a Chemical Pathologist, Okesina stressed the need for knowledge sharing and expertise exchange in the medical field to drive innovation, improve devices, and achieve research breakthroughs.

Okesina also noted that Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption among practitioners was crucial in addressing Nigeria’s patient management challenges.

In his lecture, Prof. Simeon Adebisi, Immediate Past Provost of Benue State University’s College of Health Sciences, defined Chemical Pathology as a branch of pathology focused on disease’s biochemical basis.

Adebisi advised Nigerian medical doctors to leverage emerging technologies in patient management, citing the global shift towards multidisciplinary patient care.

“Now, we bring together different specialties to form a team, share knowledge, and provide better interventions,” Adebisi said.

In his keynote speech, Prof. John Obafunwa, Director-General of the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), lauded Okesina as a simple, brilliant, and humble individual.

“I wish him the best in his future endeavours,” Obafunwa said.