CABANATUAN CITY, Philippines — Dr. Chukwudi Okebaram, Medical Center Director of the Remnant Christian Network (RCN) Medical Center in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria, discussed pharmacology and the importance of proper medication use during the first installment of the Wesleyan University-Philippines (WUP) Lecture Series with the College of Allied Medical Sciences (CAMS) on January 30, 2026, at WUP Ecumenical Chapel.
In his lecture, Dr. Okebaram highlighted the importance of taking the correct dosage and following proper medication usage, and noted the potential risks associated with self-medication. He encouraged students to guide patients on safe medication practices as part of their roles as future healthcare professionals.
The WUP Lecture Series would run from January 30 to February 9, 2026, featuring a mix of in-person lectures, online sessions, and radio talks. Activities included a Zoom lecture on research methods for Nursing and Master in Hospital Administration students on January 31; radio talks on February 2, 5, and 6 at DWUP 89.7 FM; an in-person lecture on the parasitology of malaria with the College of Medicine on February 4; a leadership lecture with the Graduate School on February 7; and an in-person lecture on demystifying pharmacology with WUP employees on February 9 at the JJD Garcia Auditorium.
The series aimed to provide students with international perspectives on medicine, research, and leadership in preparation for careers in healthcare.
Article by Ryine Soliman and Jeremy Panagsagan (BA in Communication OJT, PIO)
Photos by Franz Fernando (BA in Communication OJT, PIO)A in Communication OJT, PIO)
