Huh. Kudos 2 them ,well thats encouraging

I'm not sure this is the first kidney transplant
St. Nicholas in Lagos has been doing this for
long.

Prof. Othman Kyari, Prof. A. Akinsola,Prof. Kyari , Just wondering how they became a Prof if this is the first sucesful one they got.

Kudos to the 9ija Dr. Never despite the days of little begi, ing

lwise:

I'm not sure this is the first kidney transplant
St. Nicholas in Lagos has been doing this for
long.

Please read the article

the transplant was the[b] first of its kind handled in the institution[/b] without the assistance of any foreign surgeons, since the Kidney Centre was established in 1993.

the Chief Medical Director of UMTH, Prof. Othman Kyari, said “first ever in the history of Maiduguri Kidney Centre, a team of doctors and surgeons from this hospital and others from Ile-Ife and Kano performed a very successful kidney transplant on Suleiman Usman without the intervention of any foreign doctors and surgeons.

I've never doubted the indomitable spirit of Nigerians whenever they put their minds to anything. They are sure of succeeding in spite of the odds they face on a daily basis. I know there have been other medical feats that have not been reported by the media, but at least this achievement made it to Nairaland. Lets Celebrate


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Excellent news.

Nice to hear good news about our great Nation

Wishing both brothers a speedy recovery.

great stuff,

N1C3 0N3. UP N1G3R1A

9ja u 2 much

He said because many people are addicted to these life styles, there are already 60 million people suffering from kidney related diseases in the country.

Good news!!!!!!!!!!!

We can do Better, we only not belived in ourselves in the Past,

Thats a good News from ma Motherland,

Tell dem Politician, no need to fly abroad for Medical check up or sugery,


More ororo to your elbow,

Cheers

Kudos!!!

Dear All,

St. Nicholas Hospital has done nearly 100 kidney transplants in the last 10 years, majority of which did not require foreign assistance. Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital has done about 25 kidney transplants; Aminu Kano University Teaching Hospital has done about 10 kidney transplants and University of Ibadan Teaching Hospital has done one.

Majority of the above were done wholly by Nigerians. The article states that its the first in the history of the Maiduguri Kidney Centre since it was established in 1993.

It is our sincere hope that more institutions can carry out this necessary procedure to give more people a second chance at life. Right now, it is estimated that 15, 000 new cases of kidney failure requiring kidney transplants are diagnosed annually in Nigeria.

It is expensive to manage because the patient still needs life long medication to prevent rejection of the new kidney. Presently it costs about N150, 000 per month. How many Nigerians can afford that and the millions of Naira necessary to do the kidney transplants in the first place.

What about kidney donors? It is wrong to buy a kidney because one would be commercially exploited and soon a black market will exist for these organs. Donating a kidney is usually from a relative where one can be sure it is altruistic. If a friend wants to donate, he/she would be screened to make sure there is no money involved.

Prevention is better than cure. The most common causes of Kidney failure is Hypertension and Diabetes; know today if you fall into either category and begin to manage it now. There are other causes of kidney failure.

See the following for further information:
1. Be informed about kidney failure: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-470563.0.html
2. The Guardian newspaper on Thursdays: Kidney Knowledge Series

You can also do a simple urinalysis to know the state of your kidneys. If the result comes back that you have protein within it, you should see a doctor for further tests.

Are your kidneys OK?

Nathan Kidney Foundation

I'm so proud, there is hope.

I'm 1 of those dat believe good things can still come out of naija,

This chain email made the rounds in Nigeria a couple of weeks back. You will find it useful to look after your kidney.

10 Tips to prevent kidney failure

A Facebook friend in Benin this week appealed to friends to pray for a relative who has come down with a kidney problem. Have you noticed a steady rise in the incidence of kidney failures in Nigeria in the past few years? In fact, medical experts revealed in May that more people die every day from kidney related diseases than malaria and HIV/AIDS in Nigeria today.

To make matters worse, treatment of this condition is extremely expensive in Nigeria, especially as sufferers have to undergo expensive dialysis up to three times a week, each session costing between N35k and N65k. The public hospitals which are more easily accessible and affordable to the general public lack the requisite equipment. It’s only of late that a few public-spirited organisations such as the MTN Foundation are donating dialysis centres to some of these public hospitals.

In a situation like this, the best service anyone can render to himself therefore is to specially look after his/her kidney. You would find the following 10 tips most useful:

1.    Watch the drugs you take.

There are so many fake drugs in Nigeria today. If it is not prescribed or absolutely necessary, avoid taking drugs. In November 2008, 34 Nigerian children died and more than 50 others were hospitalised with severe kidney damage after taking the drug My Pickin. Many of them might have been given the drug not because they were sick, but because they were crying (possibly due to minor discomfort, such as from wet nappies!), or because their mothers wanted to prevent teething problems. Without that adulterated drug, those kids would be alive today. Mind you, drugs include the various concoctions masqueraded as herbal medicine. Beware of anything you do not know its full constituents.



2.    Regularly check your Blood Pressure.  

High BP destroys the kidney. Funny thing is that you may not notice when your BP is in dangerous zone, unless you check.



3.    Stay properly hydrated by drinking water.

If your urine is constantly concentrated (looking too yellowish), you are straining your kidneys. Drink water.



4.   Control your Blood Sugar Levels

If you are a diabetic, properly control your blood sugar levels. If you are not, but have a family history of it, then regularly go for checkups to be sure you are safe.



5.    Watch alcohol intake

Including alcohol in disguise (sold as remedies for pile, malarial fever, etc,) e.g. Opa eyin, Ale, Afato, etc.  



6.    Quit smoking

Cigarette smoke causes a variety of health problems that can increase your chance of kidney failure. If you stop smoking, it will also lower your blood pressure, which is important for preventing kidney failure.



7.    Maintain healthy eating habits



8.   Exercise regularly



9.    Get enough sleep



10. Get help



At the first sign of a problem, get help. Get proper and regular dialysis. Yes, it is expensive, but the alternative is death.



Keep well. Send this mail to people you care about. Let’s check the scourge.
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Good news.

However, the first ever kidney transplant in the world was performed in the US in 1950. 60 years ago. If the kidney centre, which was established in 1993, is just making the first success of it without the help of foreigners, it is not so encouraging. I dont however believe that it is the fault of the people. I think it is the fact that there are NO PROPER FACILITIES available for these types of operations.

That said, i can swear that there are Nigerian doctors and specialists around the world handling more complicated procedures daily.

Epiphany:

Good news.

However, the first ever kidney transplant in the world was performed in the US in 1950. 60 years ago. If the kidney centre, which was established in 1993, is just making the first success of it without the help of foreigners, it is not so encouraging. I dont however believe that it is the fault of the people. I think it is the fact that there are NO PROPER FACILITIES available for these types of operations.

That said, i can swear that there are Nigerian doctors and specialists around the world handling more complicated procedures daily.

You don't need swear. It is a fact!

kudos to them, we need more of this. congrats

It took the combined efforts of medical experts/professors in three Nigerian federal universities to successfully handle the first kidney transplant ever in Nigeria  in 2010? IN THE LAND OF THE BLIND, THE ONE-EYE MAN IS, IN DEED, THE KING.

And if they did nothing nko?

THIS FORUM IS MORE THAN A FORUM,KEEP IT UP NAIRALANDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!
TO OUR GREAT DOCTORS MILLIONS CHEERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow!  It doesn't matter how long it takes.  A hen hutches from the egg almost walking, but it might never fly successfully.  
Even though a crane's chick takes time to train to fly, it finally does really well.  I believe that is a great achievement, and we are yet to witness better things to come.  Where did India begin?  Kudos

We definitely have the talent in this nation to be astounding but for the many obstacles we suffer from. It's good to see this feat achieved on our soil but we have to take giant strides to keep these acts going and possibly improve on them.

DUNCARSTY:

Wow!  It doesn't matter how long it takes.  A hen hutches from the egg almost walking, but it might never fly successfully.  
Even though a crane's chick takes time to train to fly, it finally does really well.  I believe that is a great achievement, and we are yet to witness better things to come.  Where did India begin?  Kudos

The wisdom of our forefathers .

Good news but be assured that when they are bestowing the next national awards they'd pick some non-performing political office holders over these guys.

I have always believe that we have the potential, capability , zeal and drive need to be the best in any field if only the right enabling environment is created.
Give it up to the medical team involved and best of health to the patient

Correct!

Fantastic news, infact i have been hearing good news since morning God please let it continue
wishing the brothers the quickest recovery.