Editor:
Prof. Eyo E. Ekpe
Pioneer Editor:
Prof. Augustine V. Umoh
Deputy Editor:
Dr. Etiobong Etukumana
Associate Editors:
- Prof. Aniefiok J. Umoiyoho; Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Uyo, Nigeria – draniiyoho@yahoo.com
- Dr. Martin Akpan; Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Uyo, Nigeria – drmarto83@gmail.com
- Dr. Ofonime E. Johnson; Department of Community Health, University of Uyo, Nigeria – drjohnsonoe@yahoo.com
- Dr. Timothy Amos Ekwere; Department of Haematology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria – timothyekwere@uniuyo.edu.ng
- Dr. Akpan, Idongesit Samuel; Department of Haematology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria – idongesitsakpan@uniuyo.edu.ng
- Dr. Oloyede Iso Precious; Department of Paediatrics, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria – isooloyede@yahoo.com
- Dr (Mrs) Tolulope Taiwo Shogade; Department Internal Medicine, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital – docttaiwo@yahoo.com
- Dr. Anyiekere Morgan Ekanem; Department of Community Health, University of Uyo, Nigeria – dramekanem@yahoo.com
- Dr. Ekanem, Uwemedimbuk Smart; Department of Community Health, University of Uyo, Nigeria – uwemedimbukekanem@uniuyo.edu.ng
- Dr. Tiemah Ntiense Akpabio; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria – tiemaheshiet27@gmail.com
- Dr. Emmanuel C. Inyang-Etoh; Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Uyo, Nigeria – emmacol2000@yahoo.com
- Dr. Mark Edubio; Department of Anesthesia, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria – markedubio@gmail.com
- Dr. Emem Abraham; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria – ememabraham@yahoo.com
- Dr. Abraham Anlak; Ministry of Health, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria – abrahamanlak@gmail.com
- Dr. Christie Divine Akwaowo; Department of Community Health, University of Uyo, Nigeria – christieakwaowo@uniuyo.edu.ng
- Dr. Attah Iniokpon Essien; Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo – attahessien@gmail.com
- Dr. Motilewa, Olugbemi Oluseyi – Department of Community Health, University of Uyo, Nigeria – seyimotilewa@gmail.com
- Dr. Emmanuel Etuk – Department of Surgery, University of Uyo, Nigeria – etuk4j@gmail.com
Editorial Advisers:
Prof. Paul Ekwere
Prof. Saturday J. Etuk
Prof. I. F. Adewole
Prof. Emmanuel E. Ekanem
Prof. A. O. Omigbodun
Prof. C. C. Nwawolo
Prof. J. J. Andy
Prof. Ed. ‘B. Attah
Prof. B. A. Oye-Adeniran
Prof. Memfin Ekpo
Dr. Victor F. Ette
Dr. Okon E Akaiso
Prof. Aniekan M. Abasiattai
Dr. Emem A. Bassey
From the Editorial’s desk
Welcome to the Eighth edition of Ibom Medical Journal. As part of our continuous effort to serve you better, we shall, starting from this edition, be publishing our articles as they are ready. This shall help to reduce article waiting time, as well as increase the utilization of our website. We therefore encourage you to send your articles to our journal as you are assured of timely publication.
In this issue, we are adding articles as they are processed.
Prof. Eyo E. Ekpe – FWACS, FMCS, FACS
Editor