Jos orthopaedic hospital performed 154 major surgeries in nine months: MD
The Medical Director (MD) of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, Icha Onche, has said the hospital performed 154 major surgeries, treated 8,502 outpatients and generated ₦72 million in revenue since it commenced operations in 2025.
Mr Onche made the disclosure on Wednesday in Jos while giving an update on the hospital’s achievements and services since its clinical operations commenced on October 20, 2025.
The MD said the hospital carried out 159 surgeries, out of which 154 were major reconstructive surgeries.
He further said that 259 patients had been admitted since it commenced clinical operations and five patients had major prosthetic fittings.
Mr Onche said the hospital continued to provide specialised orthopaedic care to patients, adding that the management was committed to improving healthcare delivery through quality services and modern medical interventions.
According to him, the facility has also recorded significant progress in patient management, surgical procedures and other clinical services within the period under review.
He assured the public that the hospital would continue to expand its services and ensure that patients receive accessible and efficient orthopaedic care.
The MD stated, however, that inadequate funding remained the hospital’s major challenge, noting that it had affected operations, with only two of its three theatres currently functional.
He also decried the shortage of clinical personnel, particularly consultants.
The hospital was established in 2023, and it commenced operations on May 20, 2025, with outpatient services.
The hospital commenced full-scale operations by admitting inpatients, conducting surgeries, and offering emergency medical care in trauma, especially as regards limbs and spine, on October 20, 2025.
The health facility offers reconstructive procedures, hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty, limb lengthening/reconstruction, and management of bone gaps, fractures, and spine surgeries.
Other services include physiotherapy, paediatric orthopaedic services, arthroscopy, sports medicine and prosthetic and orthotic services.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
KSCPC, Kano flavour dealers partner to sanitise markets of fake products
KSCPC, in collaboration with the Kano State Consumer Protection Council, has vowed to prevent the sale of adulterated, expired, and unregistered flavour products in markets.
Economy
Lagosians groan as outage disrupts businesses, homes; Ikeja Electric blames TCN
“Why hasn’t there been light in Akoka since Friday midnight? Day 4 of no light. No statement. No accountability. No explanation,” a customer said.
Heading 5
Students, five ways to protect your textbooks, pens, laptops, phones from school thieves
Petty thieves exist in every society, including schools, but you can protect your school items.
Politics
Shettima returns to Nigeria after BRICS summit in India
Nigeria became a BRICS partner country in 2025 and has since engaged the platform to strengthen South-South cooperation and broaden its relations with major emerging economies.
World
Protests rock Syria over sudden fuel price hikes
Several protesters on Monday decried the Syrian government’s decision to raise fuel prices by up to 40 per cent.
Showbiz
Fashion, costume designer Bob Mackie dies at 87
Mr Mackie was Hollywood’s great designer, sought after by celebrities such as Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Elton John, Bette Midler, Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, and Madonna.
