LUTH Scientific Conference 2025: Driving Healthcare Excellence Through Synergy

At the recently concluded 5th LUTH Scientific Conference, leading experts from across the healthcare spectrum converged to discuss the theme: "Multidisciplinary Approach to Healthcare Delivery: Success Through Synergy." The conference was marked by passionate calls for greater interprofessional collaboration to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

The keynote speaker Dr. Ebun Bamgboye, Consultant Nephrologist and Head of the Dialysis/Transplant Unit at St. Nicholas Hospital, emphasized the urgency of unified healthcare practices. He described the theme as both timely and vital, noting that his clinical experiences have consistently demonstrated how collaborative care significantly enhances patient outcomes.
Dr. Bamgboye identified professional rivalry as a persistent obstacle in Nigeria's health sector, stating that unnecessary competition among doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare workers often results in delayed interventions, higher treatment costs, and compromised patient outcomes.
“Hospitals must begin to function as a cohesive unit,” he urged, “where the unique skills of each professional are leveraged effectively rather than isolated.”

He further stressed the importance of competence-based leadership in healthcare teams, asserting that titles should not determine who leads, but rather the ability to coordinate and deliver results.
Turning attention to renal healthcare, Dr. Bamgboye decried the lack of government involvement in managing end-stage renal disease. He pointed out that most patients rely on personal funds to access dialysis and transplant medications, which contributes to poor survival rates. He called on Nigerian authorities to draw inspiration from countries like Kenya and Sudan, where patients benefit from substantial public support.
Mrs. Fola Laoye, Co-Founder and CEO of Iwosan Investments Limited, highlighted the increasing complexity of patient needs, as more individuals present with multiple health conditions that require joint input from diverse healthcare providers. According to her, “Healthcare today demands shared responsibility. From physicians to lab scientists, everyone plays a role in the patient’s journey.”
In his address, Professor Wasiu Adeyemo FAS, Chief Medical Director of LUTH, reinforced the importance of teamwork in Medicine. “Healthcare has always been about team science,” he remarked, “but with innovations like artificial intelligence becoming central to diagnostics and treatment, collaboration is now even more critical.” He reiterated LUTH’s commitment to fostering a culture of teamwork among staff and students.

Also Dr. Rufus Ojewola, DCMAC (Research and Training) and Chairman of the LUTH Scientific Conference Committee, echoed the institution’s dedication to its tripartite mandate—patient care, research, and training. He announced that research grants would be awarded to conference winners, enabling them to pursue impactful studies.
“Many healthcare professionals have groundbreaking ideas but lack the funds to bring them to life,” Dr. Ojewola stated. “This initiative is a step towards closing that gap. As the CMD rightly noted, this is only the beginning. Eventually, the program will extend to other cadres within the Hospital where training and research are critical.”

Reflecting on the theme, Dr. Ojewola explained that the motivation stemmed from recent global health challenges, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic. “The collaborative response of various health disciplines during COVID-19 was a lesson in unity. It showed us that success in healthcare is not about who is most important, but about everyone—clinical and non-clinical—working together toward a common goal.”
The 2025 LUTH Scientific Conference has indeed echoed a clear message: **synergy among healthcare professionals is not just desirable—it is essential.