FMC Abuja inaugurates steering committee on kidney transplant
The Federal Medical Centre, Abuja has inaugurated a steering committee on kidney transplant towards addressing the escalating incidents of kidney failure related deaths in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the country. A statement from the hospital yesterday said the move was also geared towards the commencement of kidney transplants at the hospital, as well […]
Federal Medical Centre FMC-Abuja
The Federal Medical Centre, Abuja has inaugurated a steering committee on kidney transplant towards addressing the escalating incidents of kidney failure related deaths in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the country.
A statement from the hospital yesterday said the move was also geared towards the commencement of kidney transplants at the hospital, as well as addressing the dearth of manpower in the area. The statement was signed by the hospital’s public relations officer Obadiah N.K Gana.
A top consultant nephrologist, Dr Ernest Aniede, is the chairman of the committee, the statement said.
The Medical Director of FMC, Abuja, Prof. Saad Ahmed, urged Dr Aniede and his team to work with full dedication and commitment on the assignment.
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He said the committee is expected to usher in successful commencement of kidney transplant procedures in the facility.
The medical director also presented the committee members their official letters.