{"id":682,"date":"2026-07-10T20:24:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T19:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=682"},"modified":"2026-07-10T20:24:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T19:24:51","slug":"delsu-health-centre-director-denies-claims-of-poor-medical-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=682","title":{"rendered":"DELSU Health Centre Director Denies Claims Of Poor Medical Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Princess Agarivbie<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Director of Health Services at Delta State University (DELSU), Dr. Bobola Agbonle, has rejected claims by some students that the university health centre provides inadequate medical services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Agbonle made the clarification during an interview on May 25, 2026, while responding to concerns raised by students regarding the quality of healthcare services at the institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She said she was not aware of widespread complaints about students avoiding the health centre due to poor service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to her, the health centre provides treatment for common health conditions, including malaria, ulcers, and sexually transmitted infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=151\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"151\">DELSU: Pharmacy Students Embrace Mentorship, Recreational Programmes to Combat Mental Health Challenges<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are prepared for emergencies, and where referrals are needed, we handle them immediately,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The health director described allegations of incompetence against the facility as inaccurate, stating that medical personnel continue to provide their best despite existing challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She rated the quality of services at the health centre as satisfactory, noting that students usually experience relatively short waiting periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Agbonle, however, identified poor attitudes from some patients and relatives as one of the challenges affecting healthcare delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=538\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"538\">Abraka PHC Steps Up Cholera Prevention Measures, Highlights Funding Challenge<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also listed shortage of medical personnel as another major challenge facing the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen you have enough staff, it will reduce pressure on service delivery,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She appealed to the Delta State Government to employ more healthcare workers to strengthen operations at the university health centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, some students who spoke with reporters maintained that delayed services, poor time management, and lack of urgency were reasons some students avoid seeking treatment at the facility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Princess Agarivbie The Director of Health Services at Delta State University (DELSU), Dr. Bobola Agbonle, has rejected claims by some students that the university health centre provides inadequate medical services. 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