By Daniel Atori
Patients of the Niger state Leprosy Hospital have expressed their joy after receiving twenty five (25) electronic motorised beds from the Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN).
It should be noted that the motorised beds would ease the treatment and movements of patients in the wards.
Earlier, while donating the items to the Niger state government, the Operations Manager, Pius Ogbu said the beds are gotten as support from the Leprosy Mission, Switzerland.
According to him “we received 25 electronic motorised beds, 25 beds sheets, 25 pillows and pillow cases. With rhese electronic motorised beds patients can now adjust to suit their comfortability.
“We believe that the beds will help patients have good sleep and it will aid quick recovery process.”
He added that the TLMN actively operates in Niger State, providing free treatment, rehabilitation, vocational training; and focuses on eradicating stigma, providing orthopaedic devices, and empowering affected individuals.
After receiving the items on behalf of the state government, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Murtala Bagana said with the Governor Umaru Bago led government’s New Niger Agenda, the government will prioritise the treatment of anyone with tropical disease in the state.
According to him “we are happy to receive these consignment and we will ensure we complement the efforts of the TLMN by upgrading the Leprosy Hospital and providing the necessary commodities they need for their upkeep.”
He then assured that, the state government will ensure a Consultant is posted to the Leprosy Hospital to see that patients get the necessary treatments.
Some of the patients while commending the TLMN, called on Governor Umaru Bago to prioritise the Leprosy Hospital by providing medical commodities and giving it a facelift.
According to a patient and an indigene of Ebonyi state, Mr. David Felix while thanking the TLMN for the items however appealed to the State government to provide more drugs and other commodities to augment what the Mission is doing.
According to David who had his leg amputated as a result of ulcer, “if I am not here, I do not think I can benefit from this artificial limb and I am also happy for this adjustable bed because I do not need to disturb any of the workers to help me adjust while in bed”.
Some of the patients are from Sokoto, Kebbi, Ebonyi and Zamfara states.
