The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Keffi in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, has successfully performed at least 18 open-heart surgeries on children with various cardiac ailments over the past three years. The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the medical centre, Dr. Yahaya Baba Adamu, made this known while highlighting the institution’s achievements in advanced healthcare delivery.
*”The milestone reflects the centre’s growing capacity in handling complex surgical procedures locally, reducing the need for patients to seek medical treatment abroad,”* Dr. Adamu said. He commended the medical team for their dedication and the government for continuous support in improving healthcare infrastructure.
The successful surgeries are a testament to Nigeria’s increasing progress in medical technology and human resource development within the public health sector. FMC Keffi has become a reference point for specialized cardiac care in the country, with plans to further develop its capacity through regular heart surgeries ¹ ² ³.
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has praised FMC Keffi for its remarkable achievements, stating that the medical centre is setting new standards for excellence, innovation, and patient care. The hospital’s success is expected to inspire more collaborations between government, local, and international organizations to enhance healthcare delivery in Nigeria.