Student health
Student life in Ilorin is busy, and it is easy to ignore small health problems until they become big ones. A few habits make a real difference, especially around the hostels and off-campus housing in and around Tanke.
Protect yourself from malaria
Malaria is spread by mosquito bites, mostly in the evening and at night. Sleep under an insecticide-treated net if you can, use a repellent when you are outside after dark, and keep the area around your room clear of stagnant water where mosquitoes breed. Blocked gutters and buckets that are left standing are common culprits.
Be careful with food and water
Typhoid and many stomach infections come from contaminated food or water. Wash your hands with soap before eating and after using the toilet, drink water that is properly treated or sealed, and prefer food that is freshly cooked and served hot. If you are unsure about a source of water, do not take the risk.
Look after your sleep and your mind
Exam periods push many students to skip meals and sleep. Tiredness weakens your resistance to infection and makes you more likely to fall sick at the worst possible time. Eat regular meals, drink enough water, and try not to rely on drugs or stimulants that you were not prescribed to stay awake. If you have felt low, anxious or overwhelmed for more than a couple of weeks, speak to a doctor or a trusted person. It is a health issue like any other.
Know when to stop self-medicating
Taking leftover antibiotics or antimalarials without a test is one of the most common mistakes students make. It can hide the real problem and make treatment harder later. If you have a fever that lasts more than a day or two, or any symptom that worries you, get tested and seen by a doctor.
Where to go
Clinigram Healthcare is a walk-in clinic, pharmacy and lab in Tanke Oke-Odo, open every day from 8am to 9pm. You can be seen, tested and given your medication in one place, and you can register online to get your patient ID before you arrive.
This article is general information, not a diagnosis. For advice about your own health, please see a doctor.
See a doctor in Tanke Oke-Odo
Clinigram Healthcare is a walk-in clinic, pharmacy and lab at Alhaji Oore House, next to Dola-Bimbola Filling Station, Tanke Oke-Odo, Ilorin, Kwara State. Open every day, 8am to 9pm.
Serving: University of Ilorin · Tanke · Oke-Odo