Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Association of Nephrology at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, ahead of the association’s 37th Scientific Conference, Shettima cited the growing reputation of Nigerian hospitals in providing world-class kidney care.

“There is reverse medical tourism these days fundamentally because of the level of care at some of our hospitals,” he said.

“Recently, 13 patients from the United States came to Nigeria for kidney transplants at Zenith Medical and Kidney Centre because it is much cheaper here, and they receive the same level of expertise available anywhere in the world.”

The Vice President praised the Chief Medical Director of Zenith Medical and Kidney Centre, Dr. Olalekan Olatise, for his contributions to kidney care, describing him as “a very decent man who is highly altruistic” in his commitment to medical excellence.

However, Shettima acknowledged the financial burden on patients, many of whom sell their homes or rely on government support to afford transplants.

“While getting a kidney transplant is a significant challenge, life after a transplant presents even more difficulties. Many patients struggle with the cost of post-transplant care, including immunosuppressants, which are essential to maintaining their health,” he said.

Reflecting on his tenure as Governor of Borno State, Shettima highlighted healthcare initiatives he had championed, including a free maternal care programme.

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DailyDatesNigeria recalls how the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested Rufai at the John F Kennedy International Airport in New York for alleged involvement in $350,000 unemployment fraud.

Expressing the Governor’s stand, Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, in a statement said the news of his aide’s involvement in fraud is disturbing.

The statement read: “We received the very disturbing news of the arrest of one of the governor’s political appointees, Mr Abidemi Rufai in New York over alleged unemployment benefits and fraud in the United States, this morning.

“While the Governor cannot be held responsible for the actions of a full-grown adult, especially outside the jurisdiction of Ogun and Nigeria, he has since suspended the suspect from office to enable him to answer the charges levelled against him.

“The Governor wishes to condemn any act capable of undermining his determination to institute an open, transparent, accountable, and morally upright behaviour in the State and in governance.

“Gov. Abiodun remains committed to his agenda of building our future together and will not condone criminals either in his government or the state in general.”

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South Korean candidate contesting for the World Trade Organization, WTO, Yoo Myung-hee, has dropped out of the race.

South Korea’s exit effectively opens the door for Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to become WTO first African leader.

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The church made the announcement via a Facebook post on Sunday.

According to CNN, in a sermon on March 22, a day before Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued his executive order banning all public and private gatherings of 10 people or more, Glenn told his congregation, “I firmly believe that God is larger than this dreaded virus,” and announced he was not afraid to die.

On April 4, Glenn’s daughter posted a video, announcing that both he and his wife, Marcietia Glenn, had tested positive for the virus.

The church’s post announcing the Bishop’s death, asked that others would allow the “First Family to grieve in their own way.”

“People of God: During this time of intense grief, we ask that you pray continually for the FIRST FAMILY of NDEC. While they are mourning the heartbreaking earthly absence of their family patriarch & spiritual father, they also have family members who are struggling to survive this dreaded pandemic.

“Whenever you pray & every time you pray, call out their names and the names of all who need healing & comfort,” the church said.

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“I am a great friend and admirer of the Queen & the United Kingdom. It was reported that Harry and Meghan, who left the Kingdom, would reside permanently in Canada. Now they have left Canada for the U.S. however, the U.S. will not pay for their security protection. They must pay!” Trump tweeted.

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