Some group of medical experts has called for more collaborative effort among players in the health sector to enhance the well-being of Nigerians, especially in the aspect of infertility.
The group made the call during the second series of their outdoor sporting activities, tagged ‘Fert Games’, organised by various fertility hospitals, in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ‘Fert Games’ is dedicated to honour couples with infertility issues in Nigeria.
Dr Ibrahim Wada, Chief Executive Officer of NISA Premiere Hospital, said the idea of the game is to promote physical fitness and to let people know that infertility issues can be treated locally.
“The idea is to draw attention to the problem of infertility and educate the concerned public about what this is all about.
“We need to draw the attention to let them know that help is available locally and the other reason for organising this is to promote physical fitness among the health practitioners.
“It is also promoting the concept of togetherness, social interaction, physical fitness of the body and of the mind,” he said.
Dr Chris Danga, Brand Ambassador of the game, said the idea of the game is to provide an opportunity for the health experts to unite and bond on how to address issues of infertility in the country.
“The whole aim is to bring synergy and bring all fertility centers together, so that we can play and create new ideas together.
“Aside from the medical implication of sports, for the well-being of physical and mental fitness and health, it is also for friendliness, where we meet and suggest possibilities of exploring places.
“Team work pays a lot, so with this type of team work, we will kick infertility out of the country,” he said.
Dr Ewaoche Emmanuel, from Bepos Hospital, Abuja, added that aside to relax and have a nice time, the event had given them an opportunity to share medical ideas with themselves.
“From here we can have discussions about infertility issues and we will be exchanging ideas and by doing that we will forge ahead.
“Where one does not know a particular issue, he will interact with another person and it will go a long way to improve our services and to advance the infertility treatment in Nigeria,” he added.
NAN reports that the event had the health experts compete in various games such as, volleyball, cheese, ‘ayo’, craft, table tennis, lawn tennis, racket, among others.