After suspending it in 2016, the Sokoto State Orthopedic Hospital, in Wamakko has resumed osteoarthritis surgeries.
Addressing newsmen after a successful osteoarthritis surgery at the hospital on Thursday, the Commissioner for Health, Asabe Balarabe, said that the resumption of the osteoarthritis surgeries was aimed at providing essential assistance to citizens of the state and beyond.
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“The surgeries, encompassing knee, spinal and hip replacements, have been reintroduced by the administration of Dr. Ahmed Aliyu to alleviate the sufferings of the individuals afflicted with such ailments,” she stated.
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Balarabe commended the team of surgeons for their dedication to enhancing the conditions of orthopedic patients.
She advised those with similar cases to seek medical attention at the hospital, where surgeries were offered at affordable rates.
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Dr Abdulkadir Mu’azu, underscored the surgeons’ readiness to perform successful operations on documented patients.
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Mu’azu said that orthopedic surgeons from secondary and tertiary health institutions were at the hospital and prepared to conduct surgical procedures on patients, following thorough documentation and diagnosis.
He thanked the state government, particularly the ministry of health, for its support to the hospital, saying that this had enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of the personnel.
