Musa Na Allah, Sokoto
TETFund Center of Excellence in Urology and Nephrology Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) Sokoto has successfully conducted a kidney transplant through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach.
The Kidney transplantation was successfully carried out on Sunday with support from the University of Mansoura and the University of Alberta in Canada.
Prof. Samaila Mungadi, the Director of the center at the Transplant inaugural program Tuesday explained that the procedure involves several key stages, typically carried out with the collaboration of various specialists, including nephrologists, surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, and transplant coordinators.
Professor Mungadi further provided an overview of how kidney transplants are conducted through a projector and explained that patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or chronic kidney failure are first evaluated by nephrologists through screening and testing.
“Extensive tests are performed to assess kidney function, overall health, and compatibility for the transplant. This includes blood tests, imaging (such as ultrasound), and tissue matching (HLA typing).
“Patients also undergo psychological and social assessments to ensure they are emotionally and socially prepared for the transplant.
“Regarding the donor, compatibility tests are carried out between the donor and the recipient.”
Both Sokoto state and Kebbi state state governors who were represented at the inaugural program pledged to support the center to enhance its services.
The duo who were represented by their health commissioners assured that they would continue to provide all necessary support to maximize its services nationally.
In his remarks, the representative of the executive Secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sony Echono said the funds would continue to support the center to achieve desired objectives.
Represented by Dr SalihuBakari Girei Dr Echono said the center is one of the 27 centers established by the funds in Universities across the country.
“Sokoto Center is one of the best in the country and the only one able to assess its funds from TETFund.
“TETFund will do whatever possible to support the center to become one of the best in sub-Saharan Africa.
“The center will bring succour to the less privileged patients seeking Kidney transportation, as it’s less cost and provide aftercare at affordable cost.
“With the current naira exchange rate a dollar, patients undergoing similar procedures overseas require over 30 million naira.
“The center if properly utilized will also reduce medical tourism and enhance the economic development of Nigeria.
“Our doors will continue to remain open for this kind of centers to maximize their potential in research and development.”
