The Yobe State Government has launched a groundbreaking research initiative to address the high prevalence of kidney disease in the state.
The project initiative was launched on Wednesday with the commencement of the Yobe State Kidney Researchers’ Training Programme in Damaturu.
Speaking at the event, the special adviser to Governor Mai Mala Buni on science research and innovation, Mahmoud Bukar Maina, and director of the Biomedical Research Training Centre, BioRTC, urged community members in the Bade Emirate, Damaturu, and other areas to fully cooperate with enumerators and researchers for the success of the initiative.
“This research is a critical step toward identifying and addressing the root causes of kidney disease in Yobe State.
“Our team will collect samples from 2,000 individuals in Bade and Damaturu LGAs as part of this effort,” Mr Maina stated.
He added that the research was fully funded by the state government and will involve collaboration with researchers from the United Kingdom.
A statement issued by the senior special assistant to the governor for digital and strategic communications, Yusuf Ali, noted that the international partnership stems from an agreement initiated two years ago by the Buni administration.
Mr Ali disclosed that the research team comprises experts from leading institutions such as the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Yobe State University Teaching Hospital, Federal Medical Centre Nguru, Jigawa Teaching Hospital, and Bayero University Kano.
