Abia specialist hospital records first brain surgery

Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre in Umuahia recently achieved a significant milestone in healthcare delivery with the successful completion of its first major brain surgery. Governor Alex Otti's administration spearheaded the transformation of the state's health sector, and this pioneering surgery exemplifies that commitment.

Commissioner for Health, Professor Enoch Uche, provided crucial details on the patient, a 19-year-old who was admitted in a deep coma with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of six out of 15. The patient's condition was critical due to massive bleeding in the brain, which was compressing the brainstem. If the patient had been transported to another facility, he might have died.

Professor Uche emphasized that the hospital's capability to perform brain surgery and the presence of skilled brain surgeons in the state made the timely intervention possible.

Uche announced that over 100 milliliters of blood clot was removed from the patient's brain, and the young man began to regain movement in his limbs while in the Intensive Care Unit. This landmark surgery marks the beginning of a new era in the state's healthcare delivery, showcasing the Governor's dedication to advancing medical services in Abia.