Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago praised the medical team at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Specialist Hospital in Minna for successfully conducting the hospital's first brain and knee surgeries. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the state's healthcare system, demonstrating progress in delivering quality medical services. Governor Bago reaffirmed his commitment to improving healthcare in Niger State and reducing reliance on foreign medical treatment.
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has commended the medical team at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Specialist Hospital, Minna, for successfully conducting the hospital’s first brain and knee surgeries. In a statement by his spokesman, Bologi Ibrahim, Governor Bago described the achievement as a milestone and a significant breakthrough for his administration.
He assured the institution of his administration’s continued support to elevate its standards and services further. The first brain surgery, performed by a team led by Consultant Neurosurgeon Dr. Uthman Uthman, successfully treated a 19-year-old male who suffered a severe brain injury and skull fracture. The patient is currently recovering in the newly remodeled Amenity Wing of the hospital.
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