To further boost care of the elderly in Nigeria, the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan commissioned two ambulatory ambulances for the use of its Chief Tony Anenih Geriatric Centre (CTAGC) to ensure home transport for its teeming clients. UCH’s Chief Medical Director, Professor Temitope Alonge said the ambulatory ambulances with hydraulic lifts will ensure that even elderly people that are in wheelchairs can be brought to the centre for medical care. He added that the centre was also embarking on community geriatric services to provide home care, especially for elderly patients with psycho-social challenges. Dr Adebusuyi, acknowledging the benevolence of Chief Anenih, stated that often times, older patients find it difficult coming to the hospital due to transportation. He added that ambulances will be complementing the hospital’s tricycles that pick them from the gate to the centre for care.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 25, 2018 01:17 UTC