The LUTH Podcast

In this episode, Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Elizabeth Oyenusi, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Mrs. Pat Chima-Madubuko, educate the general public on facts about diabetes. In this episode, we discuss: ​Diabetes in children: predisposing factors, signs to look out for in a child that point to diabetes, and the progression of management in Nigeria. ​What diabetes in the workpla...

In this special Detty December episode of the LUTH Podcast, we explore the drinking culture in Nigeria during the festive season and the hidden health risks that can arise when alcohol consumption goes unchecked. We are joined by Dr. Paul Agabi, Consultant Neurologist, and Dr. Oyewole Kushimo, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, who shed light on how excessive and unsafe drinking can affect th...

Episode 04: Bone Marrow Transplant in Lagos In this episode, we speak with Prof. Edamisan Olusoji Temiye, Chairman of the Bone Marrow Transplant Committee, and Dr. Adeseye Akinsete, Transplant Programme Director, as they unpack Nigeria’s bone marrow transplant programme and what it means for sickle cell disease. In this episode, we discuss: ​ The vision and structure of the Bone Marrow Transplant...

In this episode, Consultant Psychiatrist Prof. Francis Aina and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Charles Umeh shed light on the growing importance of mental health and the urgent need to break the stigma surrounding it. In this episode, we discuss: ​ Why mental health is as essential as physical health. ​ The statistic: 1 in 4 people will experience a mental illness. ​ How stigma affects help-seeking and...

In this episode, guided by the expertise of Dr. Adewumi Alabi, Consultant Oncologist, and Dr. Abdul-Rasak Lawal, Consultant General Surgeon, we explore the realities behind Breast Cancer from both the medical and human perspective. In this episode, we discuss: ​Common myths and facts about Breast Cancer. ​How fear and misinformation influence health-seeking behavior. ​Early detection, warning sign...

Episode 01: Leadership in Healthcare in the Nigerian Context with Prof Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo. In our very first episode, we go behind the scenes with the Chief Medical Director of LUTH. Beyond the administrative title, we discover a charismatic leader with a surprising sense of humor. In this episode, we discuss: ​ A day in the life of the CMD. ​ ⁠The challenges and triumphs of managing a tertiary h...