In a landmark medical achievement, the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) in Sokoto has successfully performed its first kidney transplant. This milestone underscores the hospital’s commitment to advancing healthcare services in Nigeria.
The complex procedure was executed by a dedicated team of medical professionals. Reports confirm that both the donor and recipient are in stable condition and responding well to post-operative care.
This accomplishment comes two years after UDUTH announced its plans to commence kidney transplants in collaboration with the Urology and Nephrology Centre of Mansoura University in Egypt. The hospital had previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate this partnership, aiming to enhance its capacity to perform such advanced medical procedures.
The successful transplant is expected to significantly reduce the need for patients to seek kidney transplant services abroad, thereby addressing the challenges associated with medical tourism. It also offers new hope to patients suffering from kidney diseases within the region and beyond.
The management of UDUTH has expressed gratitude to the medical team, patients, and all stakeholders involved in this historic procedure. They have also reaffirmed their commitment to expanding advanced medical services in the region.
