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UMTH: Biomedical Engineering, Keeping Up With Patient’s Medical/Healthcare Needs
UMTH: Biomedical Engineering, Keeping Up With Patient’s Medical/Healthcare Needs
By: Balami Lazarus
Most people limit engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, aeronautics, building, hydroengineering, and a few others. However, engineering is wide and vast, not limited to the few fields mentioned. Are you aware that the human body system is a work of bioengineering?
NEWSng was recently at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) and was informed of the roles of biomedical engineering in maintenance and services for keeping the hospital’s biomedical machines running, such as MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and CT scan (Computed Tomography) scanner machines are all used for diagnosis.
Biomedical engineering is a rare field of engineering that deals and works with delicate, sensitive hospital machines for better medical and healthcare services that are carried out through some of these machines.
Therefore, biomedical engineering combines engineering arts and principles with medical and biological sciences through biomechanics/devices to enhance better medical care services in the hospital.
Speaking with Engr. Silas Habu Gamdu, the head of biomedical engineering of UMTH, said that hospitals like UMTH cannot stand without biomedical engineers in discharging their medical services for those in need in order to diagnose and understand their ailments. “Most of the delicate and sensitive machines of this hospital, like MRI and CT scans, are basically used for diagnosis as a human lifeline to improve medical/healthcare.”
Engr. Habu Gamdu further informed NEWSng that UMTH is an institutional hospital where teaching and medical research are part of her primary responsibilities. The need for biomedical machines is necessary. The status of UMTH under the leadership of Prof. Ahmed Ahidjo, where we have specialized medical centers…These
Biomedical machines like Fresenius, Baxter, NIPRO, and PET, among others, are like jugular veins that indicate and determine patients’ clinical diagnoses—ailments/treatments.
Engr. Habu emphasized this by saying, “There are many other machines in the hospital that the biomedical engineers maintained to enable the hospital to perform at its maximum capacity in diagnosis.”
NEWSng findings revealed that biomedical engineers not only work with hospitals and clinics but are also found in medical companies and research institutions, including pharmaceutical industries.
Engr. Gamdu said that his department is faced with inadequate biomedical engineers considering the extent and large numbers of biomedical machines/tools available in the hospital.
UMTH: Biomedical Engineering, Keeping Up With Patient’s Medical/Healthcare Needs
Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Injured Victim in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 7, Sub-Sector 71 of Operation Enduring Peace have foiled a kidnapping attempt along a highway in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred at about 12:15 a.m. on May 21 when troops deployed at Ungwan Gora checkpoint responded to distress information on suspected kidnappers operating along the road at Ungwan Dariya village.
The troops reportedly moved swiftly to the location, forcing the suspected kidnappers to abandon their mission and flee into surrounding areas.
During the operation, one victim was rescued with injuries sustained during the attack.
The victim was immediately evacuated to Confidence Hospital, Fadan Karshi, for medical treatment.
Security sources said efforts were ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects, while patrols had been intensified along the axis to prevent further incidents.
Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Injured Victim in Kaduna
Suspected Kidnap Collaborator Dies in Custody After Arrest in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected collaborator of kidnappers has died after becoming unconscious while in military custody in Nasarawa State.
Security sources said troops of Sector 2 under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) intercepted the suspect at about 7:00 a.m. on May 19 at Ancha community in Akwanga Local Government Area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended at Anguwan Makama following allegations of involvement in activities linked to kidnapping operations in the area.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly became unconscious.
He was immediately evacuated to Nunku Primary Health Care Centre for medical attention, where he was confirmed dead by health officials.
Sources added that the remains of the deceased were released to his family for burial in accordance with local customs.
Security authorities said further assessment would continue in line with standard procedures, while operations against kidnapping networks in the area remain ongoing.
Suspected Kidnap Collaborator Dies in Custody After Arrest in Nasarawa
U.S. AFRICOM Delegation Visits Maiduguri, Reaffirms Counterterrorism Cooperation
By: Zagazola Makama
A delegation from the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has visited the Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai in Maiduguri to strengthen ongoing counterterrorism cooperation in the Lake Chad region.
Security sources said the delegation, led by the Deputy Director of Operations/Cyber, Rear Admiral Cameron Chen, arrived at Maimalari Cantonment on May 20, where they were received by the Deputy Theatre Commander, Air Vice Marshal O.F. Akinboyewa.
The visit featured a detailed briefing on the current threat assessment in the North-East and ongoing counterterrorism and counter-insurgency operations across the theatre of operations.
Discussions during the engagement focused on enhancing intelligence sharing, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) support, logistics interdiction, and improved operational coordination within the Lake Chad basin.
The delegation also reviewed ongoing multinational efforts aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and disrupting logistics networks across the region.
Security sources said both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration under counterterrorism and counter-insurgency frameworks, including preparations for Operation Lake Sanity III.
The visit was described as successful and conducted without incident.
Authorities noted that international cooperation remains a key component in sustaining pressure on terrorist groups operating in the North-East.
U.S. AFRICOM Delegation Visits Maiduguri, Reaffirms Counterterrorism Cooperation
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