Urination should be peaceful -Popoola
A Professor of Surgery at the University of Ilorin, Ademola Alabi Popoola, has said that there is no reason why the process of urination among men should not be peaceful.
Prof. Popoola stated this last Thursday (December 21,2023) while delivering the 250th Inaugural Lecture of the University titled “That All May Pee in Peace” at the institution’s Main Auditorium.
He added that the process of urination is designed to be hitch-free and pleasant and should never constitute any form of challenge whatsoever.
While noting that there could be some impediments as men advance in age, he explained that it is always important for such cases to be brought to the attention of a specialist who would help in providing the necessary care.
He added that when challenges are reported at early stages it is always easier to be tackled than when it has gotten to the advanced level.
The renowned surgeon explained that men should endeavour to see an Urologist as soon as they are disturbed about urination, saying that the urination ought to be a very peaceful and pleasant process.
He added that research has shown that many Nigerian men will be affected as soon as they attained the age of 45 and must therefore always make themselves available for screening for prostrate cancer.
Prof. Popoola, who is the Head, Department of Surgery, University of Ilorin, charged the Federal Government to ensure that comprehensive care of patients with urological challenges are covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in order for them to enjoy adequate treatment.
He added that the NHIS should also be empowered to cover screening, evaluation and treatment of prostrate cancer and other cancers affecting all ages and gender.
Prof. Popoola also encouraged stakeholders to ensure effective management and higher quality care of various health conditions by ensuring that those cases are managed in specialised units and by specialists who are trained in such fields.
He also canvassesd adequate funding from government towards supporting genitourinary problems including kidney failure.
Prof. Popoola added that it was high time that the Federal Government established at least a Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine Centre in Ilorin, saying that it was not good enough that only Abuja has such a facility in the whole of North Central region.
He also suggested the subsidisation of radiotherapy care because of the high cost involved in the treatment of cancer.
Prof. Popoola also implored the management of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital to resuscitate the kidney transplantation task office in the hospital and improve the existing facility.
He also encouraged the authorities of the University of Ilorin to expand the facilities available at the institution’s Central Research Laboratory so that advanced molecular and genetic studies can be performed, noting that the laboratory should develop a multidisciplinary team on cancer research.
The inaugural lecture was attended by dignitaries from far and near.