Nigeria: National Orthopaedic Hospital Jos begins operation, appeals for increased funding

The National Orthopaedic Hospital in Jos, Plateau State, began operations four years after its establishment.

The Chief Medical Director, Professor Icha Onoche, has called for increased funding to help the hospital fulfill its mission effectively.

In a statement to the media in Jos, Professor Onoche announced that outpatient clinics will officially open today (Tuesday).

He highlighted that the hospital’s initial focus will be on treating fractures, trauma resulting from accidents, hip…