The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja, has successfully performed its first living-donor kidney transplant.
Living-donor kidney transplant usually involves a donated kidney from someone you know. It might be a family member, friend or co-worker.
The medical center’s management disclosed this in a statement on Friday, 16 May, 2025.
According to the statement, the surgery which was conducted on Tuesday, 6 May, 2025, was performed on a 69 year old male Nigerian, who suffered from end-stage renal disease, a condition where the kidneys lose the ability to function.
However, a healthy donor, aged 39 and a close relative of the patient, donated one of his kidneys to the recipient, allowing for a life-saving transplant.
It also said that the medical team led by Dr Ernest Aniede, consisting of in-house qualified surgeons, nephrologists, and other medical and non-medical professionals, worked diligently to ensure the successful outcome of the procedure.
The statement also stated that the surgery was performed under strict sterile conditions and involved meticulous techniques to minimise risks and maximise the chances of transplant success.
During his visit to the patient and the donor in the ward after the procedure, the Medical Director, Prof. Saad Ahmed, commended the patient and donor for their trust in the hospital’s services. He also commended the medical team for a successful surgery.
Responding, the donor and patient (recipient) expressed their heartfelt appreciation to the hospital management and staff for the professionalism and dedication they demonstrated before, during, and after the procedure.
The statement added that the patient and donor have recovered fully and are awaiting discharge from the medical team.
