A story of a 23 year old man whose both kidneys were surgically removed by a doctor in Jimeta hospital in Adamawa...

 

Isah Hamman, a 23-year old whose both kidneys were negligently removed by a Doctor in Jimeta, Adamawa state in the course of an appendectomy (surgical removal of appendix) about 3 months ago. He removed the kidneys and gave them to the victim's parents to bury saying that is their son's sickness.  

 

It was later diagnosed in FTH Gombe that the boy had horse shoe kidneys which was mistakenly removed by Adamawa surgeon. The case was referred to Adamawa state government through a letter written to the state ministry of health for necessary action. But it is not yet clear about the extent of investigation by the state ministry into this matter.

 

This case generated a lot of public outcry and at the end the Adamawa State Government promised to sponsor a transplant for him. The government has donated the sum of N5, 000, 000 out of which over a million naira has so far been spent on dialyses, feeding and other expenses.

 

This young man is currently at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital where he is receiving medical attention.  As you can see below, He undergoes at least 3 dialyses every week with each taking over 4 hours.

 

 

From observation and the patient's testimony, the personnel at AKTH are very diligent and devoted to this patient's care. However, the hospital lacks sufficient equipments to conduct a successful transplant. The victim's kidneys were removed more than 3 months ago meaning He has no kidney at all and is currently waiting for transplant.  

 

Hospital sources said that one of the things delaying transplant is that there is a test they cannot do in Nigeria whose result they are waiting for from abroad. However, his relatives are concerned either this young man would have a successful transplant here.

 

Experts reveal that about N10 million will be sufficient for transplant abroad. We therefore call on the Federal Government, the Wife of the President, any state government or philanthropies to extend their helping hands as quickly as possible in order to fly this brother of ours to India, Egypt or any country for kidney transplant. This young man's case is unique and requires your unique magnanimity and generosity.