Growth disorders now treatable in Benue hospital – CMD

The Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) has unveiled a technology to aid in the treatment of children not growing well in accordance with their age. Chief Medical Director (CMD) of BSUTH, Dr Stephen Hwande, said the introduction of the advanced technology in the facility would support the treatment of children experiencing not only stunted […]

The Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) has unveiled a technology to aid in the treatment of children not growing well in accordance with their age.

Chief Medical Director (CMD) of BSUTH, Dr Stephen Hwande, said the introduction of the advanced technology in the facility would support the treatment of children experiencing not only stunted growth but also those growing above their age for them to develop rightly.

Hwande who spoke at the “Unveiling Latest Diagnostic Advancements in BSUTH” held in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, said “If your child is not growing well, you can now come and do growth hormone.

If your child is three years old and looks like five years old, the child can be diagnosed and treated to be normal. Avail yourself with the best technological services.”

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The CMD who disclosed that all types of services could now be accessible at the BSUTH listed diagnoses achievable with the modern technology at the facility to include, pregnancy down syndrome, all kinds of heart failures (even brain), infectious diseases – Lassa fever, monkeypox and growth hormone among others.

Hwande expressed optimism that with the recently high-ranking professionals employed in the hospital, the facility now has the advantage of turning positively around medical care in the country.

“Today, we are unveiling the latest diagnostic equipment to enhance performance. Providing these skilled professionals with the right tools will ignite their drive to excel. This impact will revolutionise medical care at BSUTH,” he posited