The Indocyanine Green Company, based in the UK, donated an Indocyanine Green (ICG) machine to the University of Nairobi's Department of Surgery, greatly improving patient care.
This cutting-edge equipment is essential for treating lymphoedema, a disorder that frequently develops following breast surgery or as a result of elephantiasis, a condition that complicates treatment by accumulating lymphatic fluid.
The event displaying the machine's potential brought together donors, lecturers, and students to celebrate the donation. Prof. Ferdinand Nangole, Head of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at the University of Nairobi, emphasized how the device may help with lymphoedema identification and treatment, which would enhance patient results.
The donation was made possible by the coordinated efforts of UoN doctors and plastic surgeons from Finland and Italy, who recognized the difficulties in managing lymphoedema and campaigned for the contribution.
Faculty of Health Sciences Dean, Prof. George Osanjo lauded the continuous collaboration between UoN and KNH, underlining the significance of such partnerships in improving training of doctors and patient care.
Following today's demonstration, students will receive extra training on how to use the ICG machine effectively, ensuring that the new technology is seamlessly integrated into treatment protocols.
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