Facts and Fallacies of Epilepsy

Facts and Fallacies of Epilepsy It’s another International Epilepsy Day, and in this instalment, we provide awareness of the Facts and Fallacies of Epilepsy. International Epilepsy Day is observed on the second Monday of February each year. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about epilepsy and its impact on the lives of those […]

World Cancer Day, 2023

World Cancer Day

Today, on World Cancer Day, we at Duchess International Hospital want to take a moment to acknowledge and honour those who have been affected by cancer, whether it be through personal experience or through loved ones. This is a day to raise awareness, show support, and unite in the fight against this disease. Cancer is […]

International Cervical Awareness Month, 2023

International Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, 2023

It’s Cervical Health Awareness Month, 2023, and it’s time to prioritise our reproductive health! The need for women to be aware and educated on the causes, symptoms and effects of cervical cancer can not be over-emphasized. Although it is the fourth most prevalent type of cancer in women worldwide, it is also one of the […]

First Anniversary of the Duchess Hospital

First Anniversary of the Duchess Hospital

What an amazing day it was as Duchess International Hospital Celebrated One Big Year of impeccable health service delivery with premium world class and, affordable health care! The Duchess first year anniversary hosted at the hospital auditorium, was graced by a number of dignitaries including The vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Prof […]

World Aids Day, 2022

Today is #WorldAidsDay On 1 December 2022, Duchess Hospital joins the international health community to commemorate World AIDS Day 2022 under the theme “Equalize”. World AIDS Day is an annual day to honour over 40 million lives lost to AIDS, take stock of the AIDS response, and commit to ending AIDS. In 2021, over 510,000 […]

World Diabetes Day, 2022

It’s the World Diabetes Day, 2022.   World Diabetes Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of diabetes as a global public health issue and what needs to be done, collectively and individually, for better prevention, diagnosis and management of the condition.   This year’s theme is ‘access to diabetes education’.   Diabetes is a […]

VP Prof. Yemi Osinbajo recounts his experience as a patient at the Duchess Hospital

His Excellency, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, recalls his experience as a patient undergoing Orthopaedic surgery at the Duchess International Hospital earlier this year. He says – “…the Duchess International Hospital is, by both medical and aesthetic standards, comparable to the best hospitals in the world”. “… […]

World Heart Day, 2022

Today is #WorldHeartDay2022 The #WorldHeartDay is an opportunity to provide awareness of the critical considerations of how we use our heart ❤️ in making the right decisions acting with courage, and helping others. WorldHeartDay also helps us promote and achieve cardiovascular health for every heart and prevent and treat cardiovascular disease (CVD). At Duchess Hospital, […]

World Physiotherapy Day 2022

WORLD PHYSIOTHERAPY DAY 2022 It’s #worldphysiotherapyday and the theme for this year is “Osteoarthritis” and the role of Physiotherapists in the management of Osteoarthritis. Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation of the joints, and ‘osteo’ means bone. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, commonly known as “wear and tear arthritis.” […]

World Hepatitis Day, 2022

World Hepatitis Day 2022

It’s World Hepatitis Day! The annual World Hepatitis Day provides us with an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of knowing your hepatitis status and to spread the word about prevention and treatment. The following are key facts and information about Hepatitis: Hepatitis means the inflammation of the liver. When the liver is inflamed […]

Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja Gives Update on VP Osinbajo’s Condition

Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja Gives Update on VP Osinbajo's Condition

DUCHESS INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL, IKEJA GIVES UPDATE ON VP OSINBAJO’S CONDITION The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON continues to make good progress at the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja. Following a successful operation to repair a fracture of his right femur (thigh bone) on Saturday, His Excellency […]