Dr. Taiye Taibat Ibiyeye is a pediatric surgeon working in Nigeria. She witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by children with cancer in her country during her training in pediatric surgery and her current practice as a pediatric surgeon. That experience made her relentlessly committed to improving treatment outcomes, advocating for the well-being of children with cancer, and advancing pediatric oncology care in her institution and country.
She had her medical education at University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Driven by a passion for surgical care in children, she continued her training at the Federal Medical Centre Lokoja, Kogi State. She completed her residency in pediatric surgery with fellowships at both the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) and West African College of Surgeons (WACS). She currently stands as the first and only female pediatric surgeon in the Department of Surgery at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Lokoja, Nigeria, setting an inspiring example for aspiring female medical professionals.
Ibiyeye is highly interested in pediatric surgical oncology and actively seeks formal training in this field. Recently, she participated in the Global Academy in Palliative Care at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. During this program, she completed the Education in Palliative and End of Life Care (EPEC) Pediatrics Train the Trainer Course as well as the Pediatric Massage Therapy Training and Certification. She is a member of the International Society of Pediatric Surgical Oncology (IPSO). Notably, she was part of the working groups for the IPSO Surgical Practice Guidelines. She previously served as the President of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Kogi State chapter where she championed fundraising initiatives to support children with cancer. She has also actively participated in numerous awareness programs, educating the public about childhood cancers and the importance of early detection.
The Master's in Global Child Health program is her next step in contributing to impactful change and ensuring that healthcare interventions are tailored to the unique needs of Nigerian children facing cancer. The program represents an unparalleled opportunity for her as a pediatric surgeon to make a broader impact and contribute to the well-being of children beyond the confines of the operating room. She is motivated to leverage the knowledge and skills obtained during the program to advocate for systemic changes that will improve pediatric oncology services in her country, ensuring that all children, regardless of their background, have access to high-quality and standardized care.
Hometown: Ijomu-Oro, Kwara State, Nigeria
Education:
Certificate in Pediatric Palliative Care - Education in Palliative and End of life Care Pediatrics Train the Trainer Course, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (2023)
Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery - Fellow West African College of Surgeons (2020)
Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery - Fellow Medical College of Surgeons (2018)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria (2009)
Publications:
Nasir AA, Abdur-Raheem NT, Abdur-Rahman LO, Ibiyeye TT, Sayomi TO, Adedoyin OT, Adeniran JO. Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes of Children with Wilms’ Tumour: A 15 Year Experience in A Single Centre in Nigeria. JPediatr Surg 2023 Dec 16:S0022-3468(23)00759-5. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.12.018. Epud ahead of print. PMID: 38184433
Global Health Research Group on Children’s Non-Communicable Diseases Collaborative. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with paediatric cancer in low-income, middle-income and high-income countries: a multicentre, international, observational cohort study. BMJ Open 2022;12:e054690. doi:10.1136/ bmjopen-2021-054690
Ibiyeye TT, Abolarinwa AA, Osuoji RI. Necroturia with Acute Urinary Retention: A Rare Presentation of Bilateral Wilms’ Tumour. Ann Ibd. Pg. Med 2018;16:73-75