The Minister of State for Health, Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora has commended the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jabi, Abuja, for successfully performing open-heart surgeries on four patients.
He gave the commendation yesterday in Abuja when he visited the facility for an on-the-spot assessment of the patients and some equipment in the hospital.
Mamora, who commended the team which carried out the surgery, said the procedures were done seamlessly as the patients were already getting better.
He added that it was important for Nigerians to encourage and promote the success stories of Nigerian professionals, as such would discourage medical tourism outside the country.
This is one feat that must be commended by all, and even as we give glory to God.
“It is a gradual process of improving our capacity to handle cases that are considered impossible because, all along, we have the capacity in terms of personnel.
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“What is needed is an environment conducive to carrying out perfect jobs, in terms of facilities. With that, we will be able to fly out trades as health sector practitioners,” he said.
Prof. Saad Ahmed, Medical Director, FMC Jabi, added that the surgeries were conducted with the support of the Save the Heart Foundation.
The medical director called on philanthropists, corporate bodies and well-meaning Nigerians to donate to the facility’s medical fund, so as to generate funds for the treatment of patients.
“The essence is to domesticate it and make it a routine procedure for the Federal Medical Centre in Abuja,” he added.
Dr Alex Tosan, Chairman, Board members, FMC Jabi, commended the medical director, top management and the team that carried out the surgeries.
He added that the surgeries which were done at subsidised costs were carried out by Nigerian experts.
“The patients are doing very fine as most of them are even surprised to find out that the surgery had been conducted.
“Within 48 hours, all of them were up and about. None of them suffered from any pain, they are not suffering from any post-traumatic stress that accompanies major surgeries,” he said.
