Diphtheria is making a worrying comeback—especially among children. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Patricia Akintan, a Pediatrician specializing in Infectious Diseases, as we unpack why cases are rising and what this means for public health.

We discuss:

• What diphtheria is and why infections are increasing

• Why full childhood vaccination is life-saving

• The critical role schools play in early identification and prevention

A must-listen for parents, caregivers, educators, and health advocates.

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital continues to strengthen its healthcare services with the recommissioning of its Private Wing, aimed at improving comfort, accessibility, and overall patient experience.

This episode features Dr. Jonathan Adebowale Adewunmi, Consultant Nephrologist, as he discusses the rationale behind the Private Wing, its role within the hospital system, and how it aligns with LUTH’s commitment to patient-focused care.

We explore:

• The vision behind the Private Wing

• Access, efficiency, and what this means for patients and families

• LUTH’s broader commitment to patient centred healthcare delivery

This is The LUTH Podcast, where important healthcare conversations come to life.

Nigeria’s Ebola Story — Then, Now, and the Future.

Infectious Disease Consultant, Dr. Iorhen Akase takes us into the world of Ebola, a viral hemorrhagic fever of global public health concern. Recently, there has been a fresh outbreak of Ebola, and it is important that we stay abreast of this severe febrile illness.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Its history, including the sacrifices of frontline health workers and their impact on controlling the spread of the disease.

• Understanding the nature of this severe febrile illness.

• Nigeria’s Ebola story and the progress made so far.

Be a part of this conversation. This is the LUTH podcast, where healthcare meets storytelling.

In honor of World AIDS Day, Professor of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, Professor Sulaimon Akanmu and Medical Social Worker, Mrs. Hilda Sasere, re-educate the masses about HIV/AIDS.

In this episode, we discuss:

• ​Basic facts and rule out misconceptions about HIV/AIDS.
• ​Future of a stigmatized virus: Goal 2030.
• ​Funding of treatment in Nigeria presently, following disruptions in aids last year.
• ​Realities of people living with HIV and the stigmas they face.
• ​The role of counseling in achieving mental well-being among people diagnosed with HIV.

Join us once more for an insightful conversation where healthcare meets storytelling.

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 workplace should look like.
• ​Common myths about the development of diabetes.
• ​Lifestyle changes that should be employed in people living with diabetes.

Be a part of another eye-opening conversation. This is the LUTH podcast, where healthcare meets storytelling.

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 the brain and the heart.

In this episode, we discuss:

• ​ Drinking habits commonly seen during Detty December in Nigeria.
• ​ Warning signs after alcohol intake that may suggest neurological complications.
• ​ The effects of binge drinking on the heart, including Holiday Heart Syndrome.
• ​ What to watch out for in adulterated drinks and why they pose serious health risks.

Join us for another impactful conversation where healthcare meets storytelling — reminding us that celebration should never come at the cost of our health.

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 Committee.
• ​ The cost and accessibility of sickle cell cure in Nigeria.
• ​ Common misconceptions and controversial questions surrounding transplantation.
• ​ What this milestone means for patients, families, and the future of care.

Join us for another impactful conversation where healthcare meets storytelling.

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 access to care.
• ​ Practical insights from psychiatric and psychological practice in Nigeria.

Join us for another impactful conversation where healthcare meets storytelling.

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 signs, and when to seek help.
• ​Insights from oncology and surgical practice in the Nigerian context.

Join us for another insightful conversation where healthcare meets storytelling.

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 hospital.
• ​ ⁠His strategic vision and future plans for LUTH.

Join us for a conversation where healthcare meets storytelling.