In a bid to enhance the quality of life for patients battling end-stage renal disease, the Univeristy of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) Teaching Hospital in Ondo City has inaugurated a dedicated Kidney Transplant Clinic.
The facility, located at the hospital’s Kidney Care Centre, began operations on 11 October 2024, according to a statement issued by Oluwatope Akinjide, Head of Media and Publicity.
Acting Chief Medical Director, Dr Michael Olumide Gbala, announced that the clinic, under the leadership of Dr Akinbodewa Akinwunmi, a Consultant Nephrologist, will focus on pre-transplant assessments, donor selection, transplant preparation, and both intra-operative and post-operative care.
Dr Akinbodewa, an expert in Kidney Transplantation and Immunology, brings extensive experience, having completed his fellowship at Stellenbosch University in Cape Town.
Operating every Friday at 9:00 a.m., the clinic aims to offer hope to renal patients by providing specialized care and advocating for greater awareness of transplant options.
