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Nigeria's First Lady launches kidney disease clinic, health-tech academy in Jigawa

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, launched a kidney disease clinic and a health-tech academy in Jigawa State.
  • The clinic, named after the First Lady, was established by FutureMap Foundation and eHealth Africa to promote early detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease.
  • The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy, created by the Federal Government via NITDA, will train youth and health workers in using technology to address health challenges.

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated a new health facility and an academy in Hadejia, Jigawa State, aimed at combating chronic kidney disease. The Oluremi Tinubu Clinic, built and fully equipped by the FutureMap Foundation and eHealth Africa, is dedicated to the early detection and prevention of the disease, particularly for vulnerable populations.

These facilities are dedicated to the early detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease, especially for our vulnerable people.

— Senator Oluremi TinubuDuring the inauguration of the clinic and academy in Hadejia.

Alongside the clinic, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy was established by the Federal Government through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). This academy will focus on training young people and healthcare professionals to leverage technology in solving health issues. The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu's recent establishment of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office.

I am grateful to FutureMap Foundation and eHealth Africa for building and equipping this clinic in my name. Health is wealth, and prevention saves lives.

— Senator Oluremi TinubuExpressing gratitude for the clinic's establishment.

Senator Tinubu emphasized her commitment to uplifting underserved communities and highlighted the importance of health and prevention. She expressed gratitude to the partner organizations for their contributions. NITDA's Director-General, Kashiful Inuwa, described the academy as a significant step in health innovation, noting that both centers are designed to function as a collaborative platform. They will work together to develop digital tools and early warning systems for chronic kidney disease, enabling communities to respond proactively.

This academy will train our youths and health workers to use technology to solve health challenges. The two centres will work together to protect families from chronic kidney disease.

— Senator Oluremi TinubuDescribing the role of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy.

The establishment of these facilities positions Jigawa State as a potential leader in health technology solutions for Nigeria, especially with the recent creation of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office. Governor Umar Namadi also acknowledged the First Lady's efforts and the contributions of the partners.

The academy was established by the Federal Government through NITDA to drive research, data and technology for healthcare.

— Kashiful InuwaDirector-General of NITDA on the academy's purpose.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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