The Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) has received two major donations aimed at strengthening its Endoscopy Unit and Infectious Disease Unit, formerly known as the AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN).
Dr. Mark Davwar, currently on study leave in Australia, donated a light processor and gastroscope to the Endoscopy Unit. The donation is expected to significantly enhance the unit’s diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, particularly in gastrointestinal procedures.
In a complementary gesture, Dr. Nimzing Ladep, a UK-based consultant hepatologist who trained at JUTH, made a follow-up donation to the Infectious Disease Unit. Dr. Ladep had previously donated the Endo Reporting App software, which streamlined the reporting process in the unit. His latest contribution is a tablet device preloaded with the Hepatitis Care Companion App, a digital tool designed to help healthcare professionals monitor and manage patients living with hepatitis more efficiently.
The hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Dr. Pokop Bupwatda, received the donations on behalf of the institution. Accompanied by top hospital management staff, he expressed profound gratitude to both donors, commending their commitment to improving healthcare delivery at JUTH despite being based abroad.
“These donations come at a critical time as we continue to modernize our facilities. They are a testament to the strong ties our alumni and former staff maintain with JUTH,” Dr. Pokop stated. “We are immensely proud and grateful for their contributions toward improving patient care and advancing medical practice within our hospital.”
The donations are expected to be deployed immediately, with staff training and integration already underway.
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