{"id":1033,"date":"2026-07-13T04:55:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T03:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=1033"},"modified":"2026-07-13T06:22:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T05:22:52","slug":"delsu-begins-routine-medical-screening-for-staff-aims-to-promote-early-detection-and-improve-workforce-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=1033","title":{"rendered":"DELSU Targets Healthy Workforce, Initiates Free Medical Screening For Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Collins Praisegod<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has commenced a routine medical screening exercise for
members of staff as part of efforts to promote early detection of diseases, improve staff well
being, and enhance productivity across the institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The screening exercise, approved by the university management, began on July 7 and will end
on August 14, 2026, It is being conducted daily from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the University
Health Centre, Abraka Campus, and the Oleh Health Centre for staff on the Oleh Campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking in an interview, the Director of Health Services, Dr. Mrs. Bobola Agbonle, said the
exercise is designed to help staff understand their current health status and detect illnesses
before they become life-threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The first and most important thing is that it will help staff know their health status. There are
diseases such as hypertension and diabetes that are common among adults, and can become
life threatening if they are not detected early,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Agbonle explained that the main objective of the screening is to keep staff healthy so they
can perform their duties effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“When someone is sick, even if they are not absent from work, their productivity is affected, If
we discover that a staff member has hypertension and begin treatment early, the person will be
able to function well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHypertension is a silent killer, so this exercise is to ensure that our workforce remains at its best,” she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She disclosed that several medical tests would be carried out during the exercise, including urine
and blood tests, body mass index (BMI) assessment through height and weight measurements,
body circumference measurements, and physical examinations where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional laboratory tests may also be requested depending on each staff member’s medical condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Director advised staff to report for screening between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. while
fasting, noting that although the exercise has been extended until 12:00 noon for late arrivals,
early attendance allows for more accurate blood sugar and cholesterol tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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According to her, male staff will undergo Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) screening to help
detect prostate related conditions, while female staff are encouraged to participate in ongoing
cervical cancer screening through Visual Inspection with Lugol’s Iodine (VILI), which is conducted
every Tuesday at the health centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She urged staff to comply with medical advice and complete any recommended treatments, or
further investigations if abnormalities such as high blood pressure or elevated blood sugar levels
are detected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“If we detect any health problem during the screening, staff should take the prescribed
medications and carry out any additional tests recommended, as this will help them maintain
good health and live longer without complications,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a memo issued by the Directorate of Ceremonials, Information and Public Relations,
the screening has been scheduled according to faculties, departments, and directorates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff members are expected to attend on their assigned dates and observe the fasting requirement
before reporting for the exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ ALSO:<\/strong> DELSU Lecturer Urges Students to Embrace Technology, Digital Skills<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The university believes that the initiative will encourage preventive healthcare among staff, and
contribute to a healthier and more productive workforce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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