From Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto
A team of highly skilled medical professionals at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto has recorded the hospital’s first successful kidney transplant operation.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a relative of the kidney donor said they were anxious days before the surgery.
The donor’s relative said: ” Honestly, we were like ‘this is going to be a trial between life and death’. We engaged in series of prayers, including farewell prayers too. Our worries grew higher when they entered for the surgery. The length of time, no doubt, sent cold shivers down our spines even as we continue to pray relentlessly for God’s intervention.
“To God be the glory, our prayers were answered and the surgery was successful with both the donor and the kidney transfer beneficiary are responding very well.”
A consultant surgeon at UDUTH who simply gave his name as Dr. and said he was not in the best position to talk on the development confirmed the success story.
According to him, everyone at UDUTH is happy that the kidney transplant was conducted without any complication as both donor and recipient are stable and responding well to post-operation care.
He called on those with kidney related issues in Nigeria and neighbouring countries to take advantage of the expertise in UDUTH, Sokoto and for cost effectiveness, rather than spending millions of naira going abroad for an operation that can be done with ease and less cost in Nigeria.
Efforts to speak with the Chief Medical Director, UDUTH, Dr Anas Sabir and the Public Reactions Officer, UDUTH, Mansur Wadata at the time of filing this report proved unsuccessful,
However, members of staff of the institution were seen celebrating the feat when our correspondent visited the hospital.
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