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Novartis holds International Cardio-metabolic Summit for healthcare specialists in Nigeria

L-R: Dr Ebun Bamgboye (Saint Nicholas Hospital, Lagos), Prof Sunny Chinenye (University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt) and Prof David Strain (University of Exeter Medical School, UK)
L-R: Dr Ebun Bamgboye (Saint Nicholas Hospital, Lagos), Prof Sunny Chinenye (University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt) and Prof David Strain (University of Exeter Medical School, UK)
In line with its commitment to promote medical capacity-building and best practices to improve patients’ quality of life, global healthcare company Novartis hosted the 5th Novartis International Cardio-metabolic Summit at Sheraton Hotels in Ikeja, Lagos.
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Every year, Novartis brings together over 200 specialists within the country’s cardio-metabolic space to discuss issues surrounding patient care. The summit, having now become the largest annual scientific industry event within Nigeria’s cardio-metabolic space is an experience healthcare specialists are always thrilled to participate in.

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L-R: Prof Janet Ajuluchukwu (University of Lagos Teaching Hospital, Lagos), Prof Michael Balogun (Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife), Prof Michael Böhm (University of Saarland, Hamburg, Germany), Emeritus Professor Ayodele Falase (C...
L-R: Prof Janet Ajuluchukwu (University of Lagos Teaching Hospital, Lagos), Prof Michael Balogun (Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife), Prof Michael Böhm (University of Saarland, Hamburg, Germany), Emeritus Professor Ayodele Falase (Cardiologist/Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan), Prof Adesola Ogunniyi (University College Hospital, Ibadan) and Prof Austine Obasohan (University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin)

Facilitated by a distinguished faculty of local and international speakers, and themed “Domesticating Late-Breaking Guidelines And Evidence-Based Medicine In Cardio-metabolic Practice – Critically Considering the Nigerian Patient”, this 5th edition of the Summit reviewed the impact of the latest cardio-metabolic disease management guidelines and their vitality to patient care.

Prof Michael Böhm (University of Saarland, Hamburg, Germany) during his presentation at the Novartis International Cardio-Metabolic Summit in Lagos, Nigeria
Prof Michael Böhm (University of Saarland, Hamburg, Germany) during his presentation at the Novartis International Cardio-Metabolic Summit in Lagos, Nigeria

The Summit also revealed the best scientific approaches to localize these guidelines to a Nigerian context; and discussed other clinically tailored solutions to improve quality of life for patients in Nigeria.

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Middle: Chairman of the occasion, Emeritus Professor Ayodele Falase (Cardiologist/Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan) flanked by other healthcare specialists and Novartis associates at the Summit
Middle: Chairman of the occasion, Emeritus Professor Ayodele Falase (Cardiologist/Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan) flanked by other healthcare specialists and Novartis associates at the Summit

The sessions were generally focused on cardio-metabolic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, heart failure, chronic kidney disease and stroke. As these diseases require a multi-specialty approach for successful patient management, the Summit had the country’s top diabetologists, cardiologists, nephrologists and neurologists in attendance.

Participants at the Novartis International Cardio-metabolic Summit
Participants at the Novartis International Cardio-metabolic Summit
Prof Janet Ajuluchukwu (University of Lagos Teaching Hospital, Lagos) during his presentation at the Novartis International Cardio-Metabolic Summit in Lagos, Nigeria
Prof Janet Ajuluchukwu (University of Lagos Teaching Hospital, Lagos) during her presentation at the Novartis International Cardio-Metabolic Summit in Lagos, Nigeria
Prof Sunny Chinenye (University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt) during his presentation at the Novartis International Cardio-Metabolic Summit in Lagos, Nigeria
Prof Sunny Chinenye (University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt) during his presentation at the Novartis International Cardio-Metabolic Summit in Lagos, Nigeria
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