In a bid to promote sustainability and creativity, the Green Surgery Project at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC) honoured three exceptional students from the College of Health Sciences. These students were recognized for their innovative artworks that will serve as templates for transforming waste from surgical theatres into captivating works of art.
Under the guidance of the Green Surgery Project committee, students were challenged to design artwork that depicts the repurposing of waste materials generated within the surgical theatre. This collaboration occurred between the Fine Arts Department of OAU and the Environmental Health Department of OAUTHC. Professor Babasehinde Ademuleya from Obafemi Awolowo University, alongside surgeons of the Green Surgery Project, judged the entries.
Among the eleven entries received from students across departments in the College of Health Sciences OAU, three emerged as winners, showcasing remarkable creativity and ingenuity. Olabisi Precious, a 200-level Medical student, secured the third position, followed by Grace Urouna, a 300-level Nursing student, in second place. Vera Ogunmakinwa, a 400-level student of Medical Rehabilitation, claimed the first prize for her creative artwork. Professor Adewale Adisa, presenting the certificate and prize to the first prize winner, underscored the importance of the Green Surgery Project in promoting sustainable practices within healthcare facilities.
He enthusiastically announced OAUTHC’s selection as one of the two hospitals among 60 applicants to receive a grant of $200,000 to enable the theatre to be primarily solar-powered; he emphasized the institution’s goal and commitment to reducing carbon emissions. Through initiatives like the Green Surgery Project, OAUTHC aims to lead by example in integrating environmental stewardship into medical practice.
