The 11th edition of the Faysol Oluwakemi Annual Health Lecture (FOHCAF 11) has been successfully held in Ibadan, Oyo State, with a focus on promoting awareness of blood groups, genotypes and informed health decisions.
The annual health lecture, held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the IACD, American Corner, beside the Booksellers, Jericho, Ibadan, brought together health professionals, guests, participants and other stakeholders to discuss the importance of understanding blood compatibility and genotype status.
With the theme, “The Right Match: Blood Group, Genotype and Healthy Futures,” the event was designed to equip participants with relevant health information to support informed decisions concerning personal health, relationships and future family planning.
The keynote address was delivered by Professor Musa Abidemi Muhibi, Dean of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun State.
Other speakers included Medical Laboratory Scientist Adebola Akinbile, Chairperson of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), Oyo State Branch, and Dr Emmanuel Idowu Olowokere, a gynaecologist and fertility specialist at God’s Knot Hospital and Fertility Centre, Ologuneru, Ibadan.
The lecture highlighted the importance of blood group and genotype testing in health awareness, emergency preparedness and reproductive health decisions. Participants were encouraged to seek reliable medical information and consult qualified health professionals when making decisions about their health and family planning.
Speaking after the event, the convener, Faysol Oluwakemi, popularly known as Dokitomoye, expressed appreciation to the speakers, sponsors, volunteers, participants and other supporters who contributed to the success of the 11th edition of the annual health lecture.
He said the support received reflected a shared commitment to promoting health awareness and providing access to reliable health information, adding that the contributions of stakeholders had helped advance the vision behind the initiative.
Oluwakemi reaffirmed his commitment to promoting informed health decisions, youth empowerment and healthier communities, stressing the importance of educating people about blood groups and genotypes. He said the initiative would continue to encourage individuals to seek appropriate medical information and make responsible decisions concerning their health and future families.
In a message of appreciation, the FOHCAF team stated, “We sincerely appreciate our supporters, speakers, guests, volunteers, participants, and everyone who contributed to the success of the 11th Faysol Oluwakemi Annual Health Lecture (FOHCAF 11).”
The team further reaffirmed its commitment to health awareness, informed decisions, youth empowerment and healthier communities, declaring, “Together, we are building a healthier future!”
The event was supported by the Get Healthy Africa Initiative (GHAI), alongside other sponsors and partners, as part of efforts to improve access to reliable health information and encourage healthier living.