In a landmark medical breakthrough, the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, has successfully conducted its first-ever living-donor kidney transplant, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s public healthcare sector.
The historic procedure was performed on a 69-year-old patient, making him one of the oldest individuals in the country to receive a kidney transplant from a living donor.
Medical Director of FMC Abuja, Prof. Saad Ahmed, described the achievement as a turning point for the hospital and a testament to the competence of its surgical team. He commended the collaboration between local specialists and international partners, which ensured adherence to global best practices.
“This is not just a triumph for the patient and their family, but a major step forward for kidney care in the Federal Capital Territory and Nigeria at large,” Prof. Ahmed said.
The transplant, carried out by a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, nephrologists, anesthetists, and nurses, followed months of planning and rigorous evaluations. Hospital officials confirmed that both the donor and recipient are stable and recovering well.
The success of this procedure is expected to boost public confidence in the capacity of government hospitals to deliver complex surgical interventions.
Prof. Ahmed added that the feat will pave the way for regular kidney transplant services at FMC Abuja, potentially reducing the need for Nigerians to seek treatment abroad.
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is expected to issue a formal commendation to the hospital in the coming days.
