The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) has successfully carried out its first kidney transplant since 2010. Patient Yusuf Abdullahi underwent surgery in May 2025 and was discharged over the weekend, sparking celebrations at the hospital.
- UMTH’s transplant is its second in 15 years, marking a major milestone for northern Nigeria.
- Yusuf Abdullahi, the recipient, urged Nigerians to stop expensive medical tourism.
- The hospital now has four fully equipped kidney transplant theatres and 20 dialysis machines.
- Governor Zulum donated ₦50 million for kidney failure research; dialysis now costs just ₦12,000 per session.
Miracles Made Local reminds us that healing doesn’t always need a visa. For Yusuf Abdullahi, this wasn’t just a medical success; it was a reclaiming of hope and a testament to the growing power of Nigerian healthcare.
When was the last time a miracle made locally made you rethink what’s possible at home?
Sources: Premium Times
