Niger Leprosy Patients Receive Electronic Materials To Ease Treatment

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) has donated 25 electronically motorised beds to the Niger State Leprosy Hospital to ease the treatment of leprosy patients at the leprosarium.

The operations manager of the mission, Pius Ogbu, who handed over the items to Niger State government, said the beds were gotten as support from the Leprosy Mission, Switzerland.

“We received 25 electronic motorised beds, 25 beds sheets, 25 pillows and pillow cases. With these electronic motorised beds patients can now adjust to suit their comfortability,” he declared.

According to him “We believe that the beds will help patients have good sleep and it will aid quick recovery process.”

He stated that the TLMN was active in Niger State, providing free treatment, rehabilitation, vocational training; and focuses on eradicating stigma, providing orthopaedic devices, and empowering affected individuals.

Receiving the items on behalf of Niger State government the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Murtala Bagana said Governor Umaru Bago  government’s New Niger Agenda,  prioritised the treatment of tropical diseases.

He said,  “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.