50 Others to Under go through Surgeries At the Hospital.
Ogunewa Audu Jos .
First Bank Of Nigeria has empowered 300 women VIctims of Vesico Vaginal Festula (VVF) at the flagging -off ceremony of Free Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) Awareness, Empowerment and Surgery Initiative held at Bingham University Teaching Hospital In Jos on Tuesday.
The event was witnessed by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau state along side scores of his Commissioners during which fresh 50 Women patients of VVF were admitted for surgeries by the bank at the hospital.
The free VVF Surgery and empowerment was sponsored by First Bank Nigeria Limited in Jos.
Speaking at the event, Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang admonished victims and survivors of Vesico Vaginal Fistula
(VVF) to remain firm, resolute, and determined to overcoming their challenges.
According to him, VVF is not a death sentence adding that it is treatable and reassured them that his administration will step up by providing the support they needed on their journey to healing and recovery.
Mutfwang pointed out that the impact of VVF extends beyond the physical health of the victim; saying it inflicts emotional, psychological, and social stress, leading to severe trauma and isolation.
According to him, globally, over 2 million women live with VVF, with Nigeria accounting for a significant number of these cases.
Mutfwang explained that Plateau State have recorded over (12,000) cases in the last twenty years at Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos .
“To effectively address this challenge, there is a pressing need for greater commitment and collaboration among organizations, philanthropists, and policymakers to provide surgeries, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs”.
He added far too often, these women have been neglected, and their plight have not received the attention it deserves from policymakers.
“This is why we welcome this noble initiative by First Bank Nigeria Limited, which aims to lift these indigent women out of their affliction.”
In his Own remarks, the Executive Director, First Bank Idris Ibrahim stated that the Free Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) Awareness, Empowerment is part of their 2024 Corporate Social Responsibilities and Sustainability week to promote social and environmental growth in Nigeria.
According to him, the programme was another way of given back to the society, stressing that over one million people have benefited from this initiative which seek to consolidate on the governments effort for surgical intervention for fresh 50 women.
In a similar vein,the Chief Medical Director (CMD) Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Professor Stephen Anzaku in his remarks, said their mission is to provide Christ centered institution that will take care of the underserved in the society adding that most of VVF victims are outcast who do not have the capability to take care of themselves..
Plateau: First Bank Plc Empowers 300 Victims Of VVF Women At Bingham University Teaching Hospital Jos.
Onoja Audu Jos.
First Bank Of Nigeria has empowered 300 VIctims of Vesico Vaginal Festula (VVF) at the flagging -off ceremony of Free Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) Awareness, Empowerment and Surgery Initiative held at Bingham University Teaching Hospital In Jos on Tuesday.
The event was witnessed by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau state along side scores of his Commissioners during which fresh 50 Women patients of VVF were admitted for surgeries by the bank at the hospital.
The free VVF Surgery and empowerment was sponsored by First Bank Nigeria Limited in Jos.
Speaking at the event, Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang admonished victims and survivors of Vesico Vaginal Fistula
(VVF) to remain firm, resolute, and determined to overcoming their challenges.
According to him, VVF is not a death sentence adding that it is treatable and reassured them that his administration will step up by providing the support they needed on their journey to healing and recovery.
Mutfwang pointed out that the impact of VVF extends beyond the physical health of the victim; saying it inflicts emotional, psychological, and social stress, leading to severe trauma and isolation.
According to him, globally, over 2 million women live with VVF, with Nigeria accounting for a significant number of these cases.
Mutfwang explained that Plateau State have recorded over (12,000) cases in the last twenty years at Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos .
“To effectively address this challenge, there is a pressing need for greater commitment and collaboration among organizations, philanthropists, and policymakers to provide surgeries, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs”.
He added far too often, these women have been neglected, and their plight have not received the attention it deserves from policymakers.
“This is why we welcome this noble initiative by First Bank Nigeria Limited, which aims to lift these indigent women out of their affliction.”
In his Own remarks, the Executive Director, First Bank Idris Ibrahim stated that the Free Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) Awareness, Empowerment is part of their 2024 Corporate Social Responsibilities and Sustainability week to promote social and environmental growth in Nigeria.
According to him, the programme was another way of given back to the society, stressing that over one million people have benefited from this initiative which seek to consolidate on the governments effort for surgical intervention for fresh 50 women.
In a similar vein,the Chief Medical Director (CMD) Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Professor Stephen Anzaku in his remarks, said their mission is to provide Christ centered institution that will take care of the underserved in the society adding that most of VVF victims are outcast who do not have the capability to take care of themselves..
Onoja Audu Jos.
First Bank Of Nigeria has empowered 300 VIctims of Vesico Vaginal Festula (VVF) at the flagging -off ceremony of Free Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) Awareness, Empowerment and Surgery Initiative held at Bingham University Teaching Hospital In Jos on Tuesday.
The event was witnessed by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau state along side scores of his Commissioners during which fresh 50 Women patients of VVF were admitted for surgeries by the bank at the hospital.
The free VVF Surgery and empowerment was sponsored by First Bank Nigeria Limited in Jos.
Speaking at the event, Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang admonished victims and survivors of Vesico Vaginal Fistula
(VVF) to remain firm, resolute, and determined to overcoming their challenges.
According to him, VVF is not a death sentence adding that it is treatable and reassured them that his administration will step up by providing the support they needed on their journey to healing and recovery.
Mutfwang pointed out that the impact of VVF extends beyond the physical health of the victim; saying it inflicts emotional, psychological, and social stress, leading to severe trauma and isolation.
According to him, globally, over 2 million women live with VVF, with Nigeria accounting for a significant number of these cases.
Mutfwang explained that Plateau State have recorded over (12,000) cases in the last twenty years at Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos .
“To effectively address this challenge, there is a pressing need for greater commitment and collaboration among organizations, philanthropists, and policymakers to provide surgeries, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs”.
He added far too often, these women have been neglected, and their plight have not received the attention it deserves from policymakers.
“This is why we welcome this noble initiative by First Bank Nigeria Limited, which aims to lift these indigent women out of their affliction.”
In his Own remarks, the Executive Director, First Bank Idris Ibrahim stated that the Free Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) Awareness, Empowerment is part of their 2024 Corporate Social Responsibilities and Sustainability week to promote social and environmental growth in Nigeria.
According to him, the programme was another way of given back to the society, stressing that over one million people have benefited from this initiative which seek to consolidate on the governments effort for surgical intervention for fresh 50 women.
In a similar vein,the Chief Medical Director (CMD) Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Professor Stephen Anzaku in his remarks, said their mission is to provide Christ centered institution that will take care of the underserved in the society adding that most of VVF victims are outcast who do not have the capability to take care of themselves..
Ogunenwa Audu Jos.
First Bank Of Nigeria has empowered 300 VIctims of Vesico Vaginal Festula (VVF) at the flagging -off ceremony of Free Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) Awareness, Empowerment and Surgery Initiative held at Bingham University Teaching Hospital In Jos on Tuesday.
The event was witnessed by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau state along side scores of his Commissioners during which fresh 50 Women patients of VVF were admitted for surgeries by the bank at the hospital.
The free VVF Surgery and empowerment was sponsored by First Bank Nigeria Limited in Jos.
Speaking at the event, Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang admonished victims and survivors of Vesico Vaginal Fistula
(VVF) to remain firm, resolute, and determined to overcoming their challenges.
According to him, VVF is not a death sentence adding that it is treatable and reassured them that his administration will step up by providing the support they needed on their journey to healing and recovery.
Mutfwang pointed out that the impact of VVF extends beyond the physical health of the victim; saying it inflicts emotional, psychological, and social stress, leading to severe trauma and isolation.
According to him, globally, over 2 million women live with VVF, with Nigeria accounting for a significant number of these cases.
Mutfwang explained that Plateau State have recorded over (12,000) cases in the last twenty years at Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos .
“To effectively address this challenge, there is a pressing need for greater commitment and collaboration among organizations, philanthropists, and policymakers to provide surgeries, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs”.
He added far too often, these women have been neglected, and their plight have not received the attention it deserves from policymakers.
“This is why we welcome this noble initiative by First Bank Nigeria Limited, which aims to lift these indigent women out of their affliction.”
In his Own remarks, the Executive Director, First Bank Idris Ibrahim stated that the Free Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) Awareness, Empowerment is part of their 2024 Corporate Social Responsibilities and Sustainability week to promote social and environmental growth in Nigeria.
According to him, the programme was another way of given back to the society, stressing that over one million people have benefited from this initiative which seek to consolidate on the governments effort for surgical intervention for fresh 50 women.
In a similar vein,the Chief Medical Director (CMD) Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Professor Stephen Anzaku in his remarks, said their mission is to provide Christ centered institution that will take care of the underserved in the society adding that most of VVF victims are outcast who do not have the capability to take care of themselves..
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