The Tanimu Foundation provides free medical procedures and educational workshops for the medical community every year and 2013 was no exception. In this year, Dr. Tanimu performed free upper endoscopy and colonoscopy treatments for a series of patients at the National Hospital Abuja, while also leading hands-on training sessions for the medical staff.
Corporate Supporters
Dr. Tanimu’s work was supported by Wilson Cook Medical and Boston Scientific. Both companies provided accessories and supplies for the endoscopic procedures performed.
Dr. Tanimu performed upper endoscopy procedures while training doctors on staff at the National Hospital Abuja. He demonstrated proper techniques and the latest treatments.
This session offered a practical demonstration of what to look for and how to treat patients with upper gastrointestinal problems. It provided the much-needed training for doctors who may not get enough exposure to certain procedures.
One of the resident doctors worked on using the scope and practiced what to look for in different cases.
Accessories provided by Wilson Cook and Boston Scientific were given to the hospital’s doctors. These donations provide extra supplies that are much appreciated by the staff.
During the lecture, Dr. Tanimu provided an overview of how to investigate and manage gastrointestinal cases. This offered an update on the latest GI practices.
Doctors, nurses, students and patients gathered at National Hospital Abuja. Dr. Tanimu (4th from left) spent days with the staff, including Dr. Badejo, surgeon (2nd from left), and Dr. Olaomi, orthopedic and trauma surgeon (3rd from left).
The Tanimu Foundation will continue working with the National Hospital Abuja every year and welcomes support from companies, organizations and individuals.
Special thanks are given to Bala Tanimu, Vice President of the Foundation, and Alidu Yusuf Omeje, Director of Project Development, for successful management and execution of this program.
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