Shockwaves are reverberating across Yorùbáland and the global Yorùbá diaspora following the sudden death of the Baba Ọba (King’s Father) of the famed Oyotunji African Village in South Carolina, USA. The late Baba Ọba, Lukman Arohunfale, a revered socialite and traditionalist, passed away under circumstances already sparking fierce controversy. His death comes just days after he publicly accused the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akeem Adéyẹmọ Owoade, of allegedly ordering his courtiers to beat him mercilessly during a recent courtesy visit to the Oyo palace in Nigeria. In a widely circulated voice recording, the deceased recounted how what was meant to be a simple homage turned violent. Although the Baba Ọba had reportedly battled ill health in the past year, growing insinuations suggest that the alleged physical assault may have aggravated his condition, ultimately leading to his untimely death. The palace in Oyo recently denied that s...
The number of Nigerians with psychiatric problems is escalating - National Association of Resident Doctors cry out
The number of Nigerians with psychiatric issues is escalating, the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARDs) said on Monday.
According to Dr Roland Aigbovo, the Chairman of the Abuja chapter, made this observation at a news conference to herald the association’s 2019 Annual Health Week and General Meeting/Scientific Conference.
Aigbovo did not give statistics to underscore the rising medical problem. However, the doctors consider the issue germane for their attention as it forms the theme of their 2019 Annual Health Week. It is titled: “Neglect of Mental Health: A Threat to the Society”.
He said there is an urgent need to address mental health issues in the country. He explained that the mental health situation is further worsened by non-availability of medicines, absence of mental health services at the primary healthcare level and other services. He listed other services to include: counselling, housing and support groups.
He said that mental health issues require immediate action, especially with the recent spike in suicides in the country. Also to be discussed, Aigbovo said are sub-themes, such as current management of clinical depression, physicians’ burnout and its implication on healthcare delivery.
“We also want to draw the attention of both the government and the public to another important but hugely ignored aspect of healthcare services, which is physicians’ burnout.Our duties as physicians put us at risk of varying health challenges ranging from hypertension, anxiety, psychosis, drug and substance abuse and ultimately suicide. “We are made to attend to the varying number of patients on a daily basis and work for over 24 hours straight in many instances.”
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