The Yobe State Authorities has disclosed that it spends N360 million yearly to supply free dialysis remedy for kidney failure sufferers throughout the state. This revelation was made by the Secretary to the State Authorities (SSG), Baba Malam Wali, who emphasised Governor Mai Mala Buni’s dedication to addressing the rising well being disaster.
As a part of efforts to find out the foundation causes of kidney illness, the federal government has collected over 2,000 blood and urine samples, together with 500 samples of soil, water, fish, greens, and different meals gadgets in Bade and Damaturu Native Authorities Areas.
The Particular Adviser on Science, Analysis, and Innovation, Dr. Mahmoud Bukar Maina, who additionally serves because the Director of the Biomedical Science Analysis and Coaching Centre (BioRTC), made this recognized throughout a courtesy go to to the SSG. He acknowledged that the analysis is a part of the primary part of the investigation, with a second part set to concentrate on sufferers already identified with kidney illness.
Governor Buni has been on the forefront of addressing the disaster, main a delegation to the London Faculty of Hygiene to provoke the analysis venture.
In the meantime, Yobe State Commissioner for Well being, Dr. Muhammad Lawan Gana, counseled the federal government’s funding in kidney analysis, describing it as a uncommon dedication to public well being. He famous that many governments overlook medical analysis, however Yobe is setting an instance.
The Chief Medical Director of Yobe State College Instructing Hospital, Dr. Baba Waru Goni, additionally praised the state’s dedication to enhancing healthcare, calling it a lifeline for affected residents.
