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Kwara State Hospitals Management Board, General hospital ilorin, Abdulhazeez Attach Road Ilorin, Ilorin (2025)

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General Hospital Ilorin, Abdulhazeez Attach Road Ilorin

25/11/2025

Dear Pharmacy Colleagues,

I wish to congratulate all pharmacists in Kwara State and Nigeria as the Kwara State Government officially recognize and approve the Consultant Cadre for qualified pharmacists in Kwara State. This long-awaited achievement marks a significant milestone for our profession and a proud moment for us all.

Special appreciation goes to His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, for his sustained support and unwavering commitment to the growth and advancement of the healthcare service delivery system in Kwara State.

“His Excellency, has once again demonstrated his flair for human capital development and professionalism, which are long-term solutions to the growth and advancement of our dear state. We thank you, sir.”

I also extend my sincere gratitude to the entire management team of the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board, the Office of the Head of Service, the Civil Service Commission, AHAPN EXCO, and everyone who contributed to facilitating this remarkable development. Your dedication and collaborative efforts have made this success possible.

As Men of Honour, whenever we join hands, we always succeed. 🤝

Signed
Dr. Abdulraheem Malik
Executive Secretary
Kwara State Hospitals Management Board

23/11/2025

BREAKING: Gov Abdulrazaq commends President's hands-on approach as Eruku 38 regain freedom

After many days of hard work by security forces and government representatives, HE AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON) is excited to announce the freedom of 38 persons who were recently abducted in an attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Eruku, Ekiti LGA, Kwara Kwara.

The Governor says this is wholly due to the hands-on approach of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, who has personally led the efforts to free the abductees.

The abductees were freed today, November 23. The Governor is immensely grateful to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, for his direct initiative that made this happen.

The President had called off his scheduled trip for the G20 Meeting in South Africa to attend to the breaches in Kwara and Kebbi States. He had also directed heightened security deployments to Kwara, in what underlined his firm commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people and Nigerians as a whole.

The Governor also expresses appreciation to the Office of the National Security Adviser; the Department of State Services (DSS); the Nigerian Army; Nigeria Intelligence Agency; and, of course, the Nigeria Police, which has graciously deployed four new tactical teams to Kwara State on the directive of the President.

The Governor also thanks members of the security forces across board, thought leaders, religious institutions, and all Kwarans for their support and goodwill since the unfortunate incident.

Rafiu Ajakaye
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
November 23, 2025

20/11/2025

*PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT*

The Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KW-HMB) wishes to inform the general public that our Patient Care & Customer Service telephone lines are on 24-Hours a day and 7- Days a week. We are committed to sustaining the improvements in our hospital service delivery and enhanced patient experience.

Members of the public contact KW-HMB through the following numbers:

📞 0902 202 6922
📞 0904 141 7533
📞 0704 058 4081

These lines are open for:
✔ Enquiries
✔ Complaints
✔ Service feedback
✔ Patient support

KW-HMB remains committed to providing accessible, efficient, and people-centered healthcare services across all state-owned hospitals.

Signed
Dr.Abdulraheem Malik
Executive Secretary
Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KW-HMB)

20/11/2025

RE: REPORT ON CASE OF ALLEGED MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE AT COTTAGE HOSPITAL, ADEWOLE

Case Reviewed: Mrs. A M (Booked Primigravida)
Facility: Cottage Hospital, Adewole
Date of Incident: 16th–17th November 2025
Audit Date: 20th November, 2025

1. Background:-
This report presents the findings of a clinical and administrative audit conducted on the intrapartum care and perinatal outcome of Mrs A M, a booked primigravida who received antenatal care (ANC) at Cottage Hospital, Adewole and subsequently experienced a perinatal death on 17th November 2025.

The audit was conducted to ascertain clinical processes, adherence to protocols, documentation quality, communication flow, and overall institutional responsiveness in the management of the case.

2. Summary of Clinical Audit Antenatal Period:-
• Patient attended ANC regularly.
• Pregnancy remained uneventful until 40 weeks’ gestation.
• At 40 weeks, BP recorded as 146/108 mmHg with no proteinuria.
• Patient was commenced on Tablet Aldomet (Methyldopa).

Presentation in Labour – 16th November 2025:-
• Patient first presented in the morning with 2 cm cervical dilatation, presence of show, and diagnosis of passive/latent phase of labour.
• She was counselled to either stay or return home and advised to come back when contractions intensified.

Second Presentation – 7:05 PM:-
- Returned with intense labour pains.
- Examination revealed:
- 6 cm cervical dilatation
- Meconium-stained liquor
- Diagnosis: Fetal distress.
- Labour was augmented with 5 IU oxytocin

Progress of Labour:-
• 9:00 PM: Cervical dilatation 8 cm.
• 10:00 PM: Fully dilated with urge to bear down.
• Delivery: Episiotomy performed; baby born with poor APGAR score.

Newborn Resuscitation:-
• Resuscitation carried out using:
o Suctioning
o Tactile stimulation
o Radiant warmer
o Oxygen administration via oxygen concentrator
• Despite efforts, resuscitation was unsuccessful and perinatal death was declared.
• Father was promptly informed.

Maternal Post-Delivery Care:-
• Mother received:
o 10 IU oxytocin
o 600 µg misoprostol (PPH prophylaxis)

• Episiotomy repaired; however, perineal amd cervical tears repairs were challenging.

Referral:-
• Patient was eventually referred at 12:05 AM on 17th November 2025.

Clinical Recommendations:

1. Immediate review by a doctor for:
o meconium-stained liquor
o hypertensive patient in labour
o poor labour progress
o fetal distress

2. Reinforcement of oxytocin administration protocols.

3. Mandatory presence of a skilled team for newborn resuscitation.

4. Immediate referral for fetal distress when operative delivery is not available.

5. Continuous training of health workers in professionalism, patient care, empathy and customer service.

Conclusion:-
As a responsible agency of government, we wish to first express our deep and sincere sympathy to the mother, the father, and the entire family at this difficult time. No family deserves such pain, and we share in their grief.

Every life is precious to us, and whenever an adverse outcome occurs, it touches not only the family but also the entire health system. Our commitment as a government agency is always to safeguard all patients including mothers and babies, and we take this responsibility seriously.

Cottage Hospital Adewole delivers an average of 2 to 4 babies' every night making an average of 75 to 120 successive deliveries per month. As of November 2025, they have successively delivered 990 babies and recorded 4 neonatal deaths, the incident been addressed brings it to a total of 5.

In line with our mandate for accountability and quality of care, the Hospital Management Board constantly monitors and supervises all state-owned hospitals, but we also recognize the significant workload pressures faced by our frontline health facilities, including Cottage Hospital Adewole. Despite these challenges, our health workers continue to give their best every day under demanding circumstances.

Nonetheless, the Board remains committed to addressing system gaps and improving working conditions so that all patients including mothers and babies continue to receive the safest possible care.

We assure the family and the public that we care, we are listening, and we will always act responsibly based on verified findings. Our focus remains on strengthening maternal and newborn services and ensuring that every family in Kwara State can trust the care they receive.

Signed
Management
Kwara State Hospitals Management Board

20/11/2025

ADEWOLE COTTAGE HOSPITAL INCIDENT REPORT

The attention of the Hospital Management Board (HMB) has been drawn to a social media report alleging medical negligence at Cottage Hospital Adewole/Olorunsogo, Ilorin, which reportedly resulted in the death of a newborn and complications sustained by the mother during delivery.

The incident, which was circulated on Facebook by a relative of the patient and amplified by various online platforms, outlines a series of allegations concerning the conduct of healthcare workers, the management of labour, the condition of the newborn at birth, and the handling of postpartum complications. The family also raised concerns regarding referral processes and alleged unprofessional behaviour by certain staff members.

The Board wishes to inform the public that this case was formally reported to the HMB last night 19/11/2025 and an immediate investigation commenced this morning. A fact-finding team has been deployed to review the clinical records, interview relevant staff, and engage with the affected family to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.

As a responsible regulatory body, the HMB is committed to ensuring the highest standards of maternal and neonatal care in all state-owned health facilities. We take all allegations of negligence seriously and will ensure that the investigation is thorough, fair, and transparent. Appropriate administrative and clinical actions will be taken based on verified findings.

Further updates will be provided later today as more information becomes available from the hospital’s management and the ongoing inquiry.

The Board extends its sympathies to the family at this difficult time and assures the public of our unwavering commitment to patient safety, professional accountability, and continuous improvement in healthcare service delivery across Kwara State.

signed
Management
Kwara State Hospitals Management Board

17/11/2025

*Headache vs. Migraine: Key Differences*

*Headache:*
A general term for pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. It can be mild to severe and has many causes (stress, dehydration, tension, fever, etc.).

*Migraine:*
A specific type of neurological condition that causes intense, throbbing head pain often accompanied by other symptoms. Migraines are usually more severe and disabling than ordinary headaches.

*Type of Pain*

*-Headache:*
- Dull, aching pain
- Can be on both sides of the head
- Usually steady

*-Migraine:*
- Throbbing or pulsating pain
- Often one-sided (but can affect both sides)
- Pain can be moderate to severe
- Worsens with physical activity

*Duration*

*-Headache:*
• Minutes to a few hours
• Usually improves with rest, hydration, or simple painkillers

*-Migraine:*
• Can last 4–72 hours
• More difficult to treat once it starts

*Associated Symptoms*

*-Headache:*
Usually no other major symptoms except head pain.
*-Migraine* may include:
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
• Sensitivity to sound (phonophobia)
• Blurred vision
• Dizziness
• Aura (visual disturbances like flashing lights or zigzag lines — in some patients)

*Triggers*
• *Headaches:*
Stress, dehydration, hunger, noise, inadequate sleep, fever.
• *Migraines:*
Specific triggers such as:
• Hormonal changes
• Certain foods (cheese, chocolate, red wine)
• Bright or flickering lights
• Strong smells
• Stress
• Weather changes
• Lack of sleep

*Treatment*
*Headache:*
• Rest
• Hydration
• OTC pain relievers (paracetamol, ibuprofen)

*Migraine:*
• Specialized medications (e.g., triptans)
• Preventive medicines (for frequent migraines)
• Avoiding known triggers

*Severity*
• *Headache: *Mild to moderate
• _**Migraine: **_Moderate to very severe and often disabling

*In Simple Terms*
• All migraines are headaches, but not all headaches are migraines.
• Migraine is a more severe, recurring neurological condition with additional symptoms, not just head pain.

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16/11/2025

UPDATE ON ALLEGED R**E INCIDENT AT GENERAL HOSPITAL ORO

The Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KWHMB) has an ongoing formal investigation into allegations that a patient was sexually assaulted at the General Hospital, Oro.

In line with our zero-tolerance policy for unethical behaviour, the staff implicated in the allegation had been immediately placed on suspension pending the outcome of a thorough and transparent investigation.

This is to ensure the integrity of the investigative process and to reassure the public of our unwavering commitment to justice and accountability.

Along with other government agencies, we are determined to uncover the facts of the matter and ensure that appropriate steps are taken in accordance with the law and Public Service Rule (PSR).

We reassure the general public that the safety and dignity of all patients remain our highest priority. The Board will further strengthen monitoring, security, and disciplinary procedures across our hospitals to ensure the highest ethical standards.

Further updates will be communicated to the public soon.

Signed:
Management
Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KWHMB)

11/11/2025

Kwara State Hospitals Management Board Inspects General Hospital Offa Ahead of Accreditation

The management team of the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KW-HMB), led by the Executive Secretary, Dr. Abdulraheem Malik, has conducted an inspection visit to the General Hospital, Offa, as part of preparations for the hospital’s forthcoming accreditation by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).

The inspection forms part of Kwara State Government’s broader agenda to strengthen institutional capacity and ensure that all state-owned hospitals meet national and international standards for quality healthcare service delivery.

During the visit, the team assessed key service areas including the male and female wards, accident and emergency unit, children’s ward, laboratory, maternity unit, and theatre. The inspection also covered the hospital’s surroundings and general environment, with emphasis on compliance with the standards required for accreditation.

“Accreditation is not just a regulatory exercise; it is a process that strengthens systems and ensures that our facilities provide safe, efficient, and patient-centered care,” said Dr. Abdulraheem Malik, Executive Secretary of KWHMB.

Dr. Malik commended the management and staff of General Hospital, Offa, for their commitment and proactive efforts toward ensuring that the facility meets the NMCN accreditation requirements. He noted that the level of preparedness observed reflects the hospital’s dedication to maintaining quality healthcare delivery and professional excellence.

***Your Health Is Our Priority***

Signed
Management
Kwara State Hospitals Management Board

11/11/2025

Kwara Ranked First in Northern Nigeria in 2025 National Health Preparedness Index

Kwara State has been ranked first in Northern Nigeria and fourth overall nationwide in the 2025 SBM Health Preparedness Index, reflecting the state’s growing commitment to strengthening its healthcare system and improving service delivery.

According to the latest report, Kwara State led the North Central Region with a total score of 22.50 points, placing just behind Abia State (26.85 points), Ogun State (23.52 points), and Lagos State (23.08 points).

Reacting to the development, the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Abdulraheem Malik, commended the administration of His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for its leadership and sustained investment in the health sector.

“This recognition reaffirms the state government’s commitment to ensuring that every Kwaran has access to quality and affordable healthcare,” Dr. Malik stated. “The steady improvement in the state’s ranking reflects the impact of the government’s strategic reforms, including hospital upgrades, equipment renewal, and staff capacity development across all levels of care.”

This achievement marks a significant improvement from Kwara’s previous score of 20.46 points, demonstrating measurable progress in health system strengthening, budgetary prioritization, and institutional responsiveness.

The 2025 SBM Health Preparedness Index assessed states across key indicators such as health financing, infrastructure readiness, service delivery capacity, and policy implementation. The report highlighted Kwara’s consistent investments in healthcare infrastructure, enhanced workforce training, and improved access to quality care as major drivers of its advancement in the national ranking.

The milestone further positions Kwara State as a model for health sector transformation in Northern Nigeria, underscoring the government’s resolve to build a resilient and responsive health system capable of meeting both current and emerging public health needs.

***Your Health Is Our Priority***

Signed
Management
Kwara State Hospitals Management Board

04/11/2025

Patients’ Bill Rights

22/10/2025

Offa,
Kwara State.
22nd October, 2025.

Kwara State Hospitals Management Board Conducts Monitoring Visit to General Hospital, Offa

The management team of the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KW-HMB), led by the Executive Secretary, Dr. Abdulraheem Malik, has conducted a monitoring and supervision visit to the General Hospital, Offa, as part of the Board’s ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare service delivery across the state.

The team was warmly received and led around the hospital by the Chief Medical Director, the Matron, the Hospital Secretary, and other members of the hospital’s management. The visit provided an opportunity to assess the hospital’s facilities, review administrative performance, and engage directly with staff on operational challenges.

During the interaction, the issue of manpower shortage was extensively discussed. Dr. Malik acknowledged the concern and reassured the hospital management that the State Government remains committed to addressing it promptly.

“The manpower gaps and all other identified challenges are presently undergoing processing. We are confident that the state government will close all these gaps very soon to enhance service delivery,”
— Dr. Abdulraheem Malik, Executive Secretary, KW-HMB.

The hospital’s management also received coaching on proper documentation and record keeping, which are essential for accountability and effective healthcare administration.

Dr. Malik commended the staff of General Hospital, Offa, for their dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the service of humanity, urging them to sustain their efforts in alignment with the government’s vision of accessible, equitable, and quality healthcare for all Kwarans.

The visit is part of the Board’s statewide hospital monitoring and supervision schedule, aimed at ensuring that all secondary healthcare facilities in Kwara State maintain high standards of service delivery, compliance, and operational efficiency.

***Your Health Is Our Priority***

Signed
Management
Kwara State Hospitals Management Board

21/10/2025

Kwara State Government Reaffirms Commitment to Quality, Climate-Smart Healthcare

The Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KW-HMB) has reiterated its commitment to delivering high-quality, equitable, and climate-smart secondary healthcare services across the state.

Speaking during the inter-ministerial press briefing held at the Ministry of Finance, Ilorin, the Executive Secretary, Dr. Abdulraheem Malik, reaffirmed that the Board remains focused on improving service delivery, promoting health equity, and ensuring sustainability through innovation and accountability.

He revealed the creation and introduction of an appointment-scheduling App on Google Playstore called “HMB Internal Staff App” with a “Book Appointment” feature that will allow patients to book doctors consultations ahead of visits—reducing waiting times and enhancing efficiency in service delivery.

Dr. Malik commended His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for his unwavering support to the health sector. According to him, “His Excellency has been exceptionally supportive of our work; he approves about 99% of all the Board’s requests to meet hospital needs across the state. This commitment has made it possible for us to achieve many of our milestones.”

He further stated that His Excellency recently approved the employment of additional medical doctors to strengthen healthcare delivery across secondary facilities in the state.

Dr. Malik also announced the restoration of accreditation for six pharmacy departments by the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, enabling the training of graduate pharmacists for the first time in over two decades. He added that thirty intern pharmacists have been recruited, and for the first time in history, intern nurses will now be trained in five state hospitals under the Board.

The Executive Secretary highlighted the expansion of the “Buy Kwara” initiative, which supports indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturers such as Tuyil, Sam’s, HMA, and Biomedical. He explained that hospital essentials, including bedsheets, scrubs, and lab coats, will now be sourced from the Kwara Garment Factory to boost the local economy.

Dr. Malik disclosed that over 1,320 medical students have received clinical training across the Board’s facilities, while new diagnostic and treatment equipment worth millions of naira have been deployed to strengthen healthcare services statewide.

***Your Health is Our Priority***

Adamu Usman
Press Secretary, HMB
📞 08057833718

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