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Fibroid Care Center conducts 392 Successful Procedures in 2 years

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November 26, 2023

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Fibroid Care Center conducts 392 Successful Procedures in 2 years

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Nordica’s Fibroids Care Center has recorded 392 successful fibroid procedures in two years using High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), technology.

The Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Managing Director of the center, Dr Abayomi Ajayi, said this while speaking at the training of medical doctors on HIFU technology on Saturday in Kano.

He noted that the engagement with the medical doctors was organized to tell them how far the center ha gone and the best way to manage fibroid.

Ajayi explained that Nordica Fibroid Care Center in Lagos was the only HIFU center in West Africa, after South Africa and Egypt.

The center boss, added that the center was established to revolutionized women’s health with the help of HIFU technology.

He further said that the ultra scan was converted into heat in HIFU procedure, which burns the fibroid and the blood supply.

According to him, the procedure is performed within one or two hours, depending on the size of the fibroid.

“It is necessary to undergo Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) before the surgery is done and that the journey begins with an ordinary scan.

“The treatment of fibroid has transcended from very invasive, to minimal invasive, invasive in that you have to do surgery.

“fibroids are benign lumps that grow in the uterus and they are most prevalent benign tumors of the female pelvis, about 70 to 80 percent of women below 50 years will have fibroids.

“The cause of fibroid is not sure but hormones and genetics may play a part. The risk factors for uterine fibroids includes age, race, getting your period at a very young age, birth control use, being overweight and other factors.

“Many women are asymptomatic but can be diagnosed through incidental finding and other symptoms including heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain and prolonged menstrual periods usually for more than a week,” he said.

Some of the participants who spoke at the occasion lauded the center for training.

They also promised to share the knowledge with others particularly gynaecologist and Obstetricians.

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WASH: Self Help Africa trains Kano journalists on effective reporting

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May 30, 2025

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Self Help Africa, an international development organisation, has trained journalists in Kano on effective reporting of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) issues.

The training was organised under the WASH Systems for Health (WS4H) programme, supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom, and implemented by Self Help Africa.

Mr Wale Elekolusi, National Coordinator, WASH Media Network, disclosed this at the opening of the training.

He said the programme was designed to build the capacity of journalists to serve as watchdogs, storytellers and advocates in promoting improved WASH services in Kano State.

The theme of the training was “The Role of the Media in Strengthening WASH Systems in Kano State.”

Elekolusi urged journalists to embrace critical and fact-based reporting in highlighting WASH-related issues across the state.

According to him, the initiative aims to bridge the information gap between policymakers, service providers and communities affected by poor WASH services.

Also speaking, Mrs Theola Amiokhaibhor, Communication Officer, Self Help Africa, said the training focused on equipping journalists with skills to report accurately and constructively on sanitation and hygiene challenges.

“We recognise the critical role the media plays in driving advocacy and public engagement on sanitation issues,” she said.

The workshop featured sessions on data journalism, investigative reporting and WASH policy analysis.

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KIRCT adopts advanced technology to enhance medical practice — Prof Salihu

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May 29, 2025

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Prof. Hamisu Salihu, Director-General, Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT), says the deployment of cutting-edge medical technology has positioned the state as a hub for advanced healthcare services.

Salihu made this known on Wednesday during a facility tour at the centre located in Kwanar-Dawaki, Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of the state.

He said the centre had been equipped with modern research, diagnostic, and analytical machines, enabling it to address complex health challenges.

“With the installation of the Next Gen 2000 Sequencing Machine, the first of its kind in northern Nigeria, we can now determine the genotype of various cancers.

“This enables more precise diagnosis and treatment, particularly for breast cancer patients,” he said.

The director-general noted that identifying cancer types based on genotype would improve treatment outcomes and survival rates.

He listed other equipment at the centre to include MI SEQ 1100+, B2 Solo-DNA, KIRCT Next 2K, and pharmacogenomic tools, describing the development as a shift from traditional approaches to more personalised and targeted healthcare.

“We are moving towards personalised medicine in Kano. With pharmacogenomics, treatment can be tailored to suit individual genetic profiles,” he said.

Salihu said the adoption of advanced medical technologies, including artificial intelligence, would strengthen healthcare delivery and research not only in Kano but across the country.

“We are saving costs, boosting the state’s revenue potential, and enhancing the healthcare ecosystem,” he added.

The director-general said the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and other federal agencies had shown interest in the facility, with plans to send personnel for training in genomic surveillance.

He further disclosed that the centre operates a clinic where patients receive care using modern diagnostic and treatment technologies.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Kano State Government provided the land, while Pfizer Inc. funded the establishment of the research centre.

The facility, known as the Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT), was established to promote biomedical and healthcare research on communicable and non-communicable diseases of public health concern in Nigeria and across Africa.

The centre also runs programmes aimed at building capacity in the public health workforce.

Its operations are fully funded by Pfizer Inc. under a series of Memoranda of Understanding expected to remain in force for several years.

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UNICEF Rallies Communities to Unite in Polio Eradication

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April 14, 2025

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BY Muhammad Jamil Abubakar

As Nigeria pushes to eradicate polio by the end of 2025, UNICEF has raised serious concerns over the high number of unimmunized children in Gombe State, urging immediate and coordinated action ahead of the April 2025 polio immunization campaign.

Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Bauchi, emphasized the critical role of all stakeholders from households to the state government in ensuring that every child is vaccinated.

“This is a very important message for everyone. We need to make sure that each and every child receives the polio vaccine during the campaign,” she stated.

Gombe State currently accounts for over 53,000 “zero-dose” children — those who have never received any dose of the polio vaccine. Of this number, more than 28,000 reside in just five local government areas: Akko, Funakaye, Yamaltu/Deba, Dukku, and Kwami. Additionally, five LGAs — Dukku, Yamaltu/Deba, Akko, Nafada, and Kaltungo — have been identified as high-risk areas requiring intensified support and intervention.

Dr. Rafique stressed that the persistence of non-compliant families in these communities is a major obstacle.

“These families are putting all Nigerian children at risk. It is not acceptable. We must change the narrative to make Nigeria polio-free,” she said, adding that the success of the campaign depends on grassroots efforts involving community leaders, religious figures, local council officials, and state authorities.

She called for immediate household and community-level counseling to address vaccine hesitancy and increase acceptance.

“UNICEF needs everyone to be warriors in this fight against polio. 2025 is our final year to eradicate polio in NIGERIA, every child must be reached.”

With the April campaign drawing near, the spotlight remains firmly on Gombe State as a critical frontline in Nigeria’s polio eradication efforts.