The Nigerian Association of Nephrology (NAN), UMTH Chapter, in collaboration with North-East Development Commission (NEDC) have screened 215 people in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Recall that the Association warned that late detection of kidney disease is pushing many Nigerians into costly treatment that can consume N1 million monthly.
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Also, the National President of the Association, Professor Jacob Olugbenga Awobusuyi, lamented that over 11% of Nigerians population are infected with the disease.
The medical outreach was carried out at the Kidney Centre of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH).
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Speaking during the medical outreach, Professor Ibrahim Ummate, President of the NAN, Borno State Chapter, said the kidney screening and awareness campaign aimed at reducing the prevalence of kidney-related diseases in Maiduguri.
He said blood test to check creatinine, sugar and high blood pressure of the people and free medication were given to those found with the disease.
The Managing-Director/CEO of NEDC, Alhaji Mohammed G. Alkali, represented by Borno State Coordinator, Engr. Muhammad Umar, highlighted the life-saving significance of the initiative.
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He urged stakeholders to make proper use of the resources provided, reaffirming the Commission’s readiness to support kidney patients as well as the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH).
