UMTH: Received Ophthalmic Diagnostic and Surgical Equipment

UMTH: Received Ophthalmic Diagnostic and Surgical Equipment

By: Balami Lazarus

The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) has an increase in sensitive hospital equipment donated by a non-governmental organization (NGO) known as Christian Blind Mission (CMB) International in collaboration with the Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN).

These pieces of equipment are ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical equipment worth 350 million, which were officially handed over to the hospital to be used in the department of ophthalmology.

The equipment, not limited to optical cameras, blocking machines, and non-contact tonometers/patchy meters, among others, are donated to the department.

In his welcome address, Dr. Mustapha Waziri, the head of the Department of Ophthalmology, said that this equipment was timely because the flood disaster of 2024 has affected the department. “We are pleased to have this equipment in this great hospital. We are grateful to CMB and COCIN for this donation.”

Speaking during the occasion, the country director of Christian Blind Mission (CBM), Mr. Samuel Omoi, said that this equipment will go a long way to solving the problem of eye ailments in Borno State. “I believe that UMTH will put to use the ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical equipment for the benefit of the public who are in need of its services.”

Goodwill messages came from well-meaning Nigerians commending the CBN/COCIN and the Chief Medical Director of UMTH, Prof. Ahmed Ahidjo, for his efforts towards making the hospital world-class in medical service delivery.

UMTH: Received Ophthalmic Diagnostic and Surgical Equipment