ABUAD Hospital Achieves 31 Successful Kidney Transplants, Partnerships Driving Success

Afe Babalola University Hospital in Ekiti State has successfully conducted 31 kidney transplants, with five surgeries completed in the past week alone. The Chief Medical Director, Akinola Akinmade, highlighted the hospital's 100% success rate in these procedures, emphasizing the institution's commitment to providing top-notch medical care.

The hospital's partnership with Marengo Asia Hospitals Group has contributed to this success, with efforts to transfer expertise to Nigerian staff for sustainable results. The hospital's focus on building local capacity is evident in its Surgery Programme, which initially involved expatriate teams but has now transitioned to Nigerian staff.

This achievement showcases the potential for high-quality medical care in Nigeria through strategic partnerships and skill development.