Tag: UMTH
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UMTH’s 2 Successful Kidney Transplant Offers New Hope for Patients in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) has successfully performed two kidney transplants from living donors, marking a significant medical achievement in Nigeria’s embattled northeast. The breakthrough offers a renewed lease on life for patients like Yusuf Abdullahi, Fatima Ali Sheriff who had nearly succumbed to despair. The announcement,…
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NEDC Pledges Support to UMTH After Devastating Floods in Maiduguri
By Abdul Kareem Maiduguri, Nigeria (tHT) — The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has committed to assisting the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) in repairing equipment severely damaged by recent flooding that struck Maiduguri and surrounding areas. In a recent visit to UMTH, NEDC Managing Director Ambassador Goni Mohammed Alkali assessed the flood damage…
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Borno Government Donates ₦500 Million to Flood-ravaged Unimaid Teaching Hospital
By Abdul Kareem The Borno State government has taken a significant step by presenting a cheque of ₦500 million to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. This donation is intended to support the hospital’s recovery after the devastating flood on September 10, 2024. The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, one of major government health institutions…
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UMTH’s Rehabilitation Center: A Beacon of Hope Transforming Lives of Amputees in Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the bustling city of Maiduguri, Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) stands as a symbol of resilience and progress. Within its walls, a new Physical Rehabilitation Center (PRC) has emerged, providing a glimmer of hope for individuals who have lost their limbs due to illness or…
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