FG Must Save Abians From Kidney Diseases – NMA

The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Abia State has come out to express concern over the prevalence of kidney-related diseases in the state.

Chairman NMA, Abia State, Dr Chimezie Okwuonu, recently revealed this at an event to mark the 2021 World Kidney Day, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, the government needs to equip General and Specialist hospitals in Abia to do kidney function tests regularly for all patients at affordable cost.

He added that one out of every 10 adults in the state has the mark of kidney disease, and that is an appalling statistic.

His words, “These centres need to be equipped with necessary facilities and manpower to take care of kidney patients.”

“The consistency and tenacity with which the hospital executes this program is very encouraging.”

“This is the first centre in South East Nigeria and remains the only center with regular transplant activity in South East and South South Nigeria.”

“Abia NMA shall soon commence a legislative process of passing an anti- quackery bill which shall make Abia state unsafe for quacks and promote good medical practice in Abia.”