By Juliet Umeh

In response to the rising prevalence of metabolic diseases in Nigeria, Wella Health has launched Meditrina Clinic, a new facility offering a comprehensive range of nutrition and diet therapy services.

Speaking on this, a Clinical Dietitian who is also leads Meditrina Clinic, Tito Ipinmoye, said the clinic will revolutionize the management of chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and PCOS through personalized and evidence-based nutritional care.

He also explained that the clinic was also established to address the critical need for specialized nutritional support in managing chronic metabolic diseases.

The Wella Health team identified a gap in the healthcare system where diet and lifestyle modifications were often overshadowed by medication-based approaches.

Ipinmoye who also brings over six years of clinical experience and a passion for innovative health management, restated that his team, is committed to empowering patients to take control of their health through customized dietary interventions.

On comprehensive services for individual needs, he emphasized that the the Clinic offers a variety of services designed to meet the diverse needs of its patients which include: easy access to registered dietitians.

The Clinic team lead said: “Patients have direct access to highly qualified dietitians who provide professional advice and support. In-person and virtual consultations ensure convenient access for patients across Nigeria.

“Personalized Meal Plans: Recognizing that each patient’s needs are unique, Meditrina Clinic offers customized meal plans tailored to individual health requirements and preferences.

“These plans are designed to manage and improve conditions like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and PCOS.

“Expert clinical guidance: On this, the clinic’s team of experienced dietitians provides expert guidance and care to promote better health outcomes for patients.

“Medical Nutrition Therapy, MNT: With this, Meditrina Clinic offers comprehensive MNT to treat and manage metabolic diseases.

“This includes consultations, ongoing monitoring, and daily follow-up sessions to ensure adherence to dietary plans and overall health improvement.”

Ipinmoye noted that Nigeria faces a growing burden of metabolic diseases, often linked to lifestyle changes and dietary habits.

He stated: “The traditional approach to managing these conditions has often relied on medication without sufficient emphasis on diet and lifestyle modifications.

“Meditrina Clinic aims to shift this paradigm by highlighting the critical role of nutrition in disease management and prevention.”

In terms of fostering collaborations, he said the clinic forges partnerships with hospitals, health maintenance organizations, HMOs, and other healthcare providers to ensure a collaborative approach to patient care

He added that the clinic is committed to continuous innovation and excellence in patient care as it embarks on its mission to revolutionize metabolic disease management in Nigeria.