The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia, has successfully completed its 11th kidney transplant in the south-eastern State of Abia, reports ITREALMS.
Revealing this medical feat, the Kidney Transplant Nephrologist at FMC Umuahia, Dr. Chimezie Okwuonu, said that this was achieved on Monday, March 27, 2023.
In a viral photo on social media, Dr. Okwuonu said that he alongside a team of surgeons, just left theatre.
"We just finished having our 11th Kidney transplant surgery right at FMC Umuahia," he declared.
As said by him, they strive continually "to improve medical practice in our environment, promote excellence and reduce medical tourism."
He emphasised on the possibilities if Nigerians believe in the system, work towards it and have a supportive government.
"Please let's share this information to save lives of those who doesn't have millions to travel to India for kidney transplant," Dr Chimezie Okwuonu urged.
ITREALMS recalled that FMC Umuahia was established in November 1991; from metamorphosis of the queen Elizabeth Hospital which was commissioned on March 24, 1956 by Sir Clement Pleas representing Queen Elizabeth the queen of England.
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Patients and their families frequently have access to extensive support networks when they choose the best kidney transplant treatment overseas. Hospitals in countries like the Philippines and Malaysia offer first-rate surgical treatment as well as extensive rehabilitation and follow-up care for patients after a transplant. This holistic approach's emphasis on continuing care for patients throughout their rehabilitation process results in better results and general well-being.
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