The Anambra State Government, in partnership with Carter Centre, has successfully performed free Hydrocelectomy surgery for 165 patients across the state.
Hydrocelectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a hydrocele, a fluid-filled sac in the scrotum, typically performed when the hydrocele causes pain, discomfort, becomes large, or affects daily activities.
The surgeries which commenced on March 18, were carried out at three general hospitals in the state – Enugwu-Ukwu, Umueri, and Ekwulobia.
Dr Afam Obidike, the Commissioner for Health, told NAN on Saturday that the initiative aims to support patients, particularly those in remote communities, by addressing the medical condition known as hydrocele.
Obidike said the medical team did not recorded any complication during the surgeries.
He commended Gov. Chukwuma Soludo and the Carter Centre for their support in bringing the life-changing opportunity to the people of Anambra.
The Commissioner described hydrocele as a condition characterised by painless swelling in the scrotum caused by fluid accumulation around the testicle, which impact a person’s quality of life and self-confidence.
“This initiative underscores the expertise of healthcare workers in the state and the importance the current administration places on improving the health sector and addressing pressing medical issues within the state.
“It has helped restore the confidence of those affected by hydrocele, in the state,”Obidike said.
Also speaking, Dr Chinenye Obi, Chief Medical Officer at Umueri General Hospital, stated that the hospital is well-equipped for the surgeries and has not recorded any casualties since the programme began.
Mr Somadina Nzegwu, a beneficiary from Umuoba-Anam in Anambra East Local Government Area, expressed his gratitude to the state government and the Carter Center for providing free surgery that restored his health.
Nzegwu said, “I spent over N380,000 on a similar procedure three years ago, but it reoccurred. I’m incredibly grateful to the government for coming to my aid, as I can not afford the surgery this time.
“We thank Governor Soludo and the Carter Center for offering the free surgeries and extend our prayers for their ongoing success.”
