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FORMER Health and Child Care Minister, Dr Obadiah Moyo, has been invited to make a presentation at a conference on Nephrology to be held in Spain in October.
Dr Moyo’s presentation is based on the cost effectiveness of dialysis versus kidney transplantation and he will be a guest speaker.
This is a huge recognition of his research in the field of dialysis and kidney transplantation.
His invitation follows a rigorous search by the conference organisers where his research was singled out as the most befitting, from among thousands of other similar publications, from all over the world.
He recently qualified with a Postgraduate diploma in Kidney Transplantation Science and a Master of Science degree in Organ Transplantation.
He passed with a distinction from the University of Liverpool.
The training lasted for 5 years.
“I am honoured to have been invited to speak at such a prestigious gathering where international researchers of repute present their findings.
“This forum also opens greater opportunities for support, cooperation and collaboration from players and investors in the dialysis and transplantation field,” he said.
“While dialysis is an essential treatment, kidney transplantation is noted as the best renal replacement therapy, which is more cost effective in the long run, and provides for a better quality of life.”
During his time as chief executive of Chitungwiza Central Hospital, Dr Moyo set up a state-of-the-art Kidney Transplantation unit with the support of Mimosa Mines and the International Society of Nephrology and sent surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, pharmacists and scientists for training on the processes of transplantation at Apollo Group of Hospitals in India.
The Covid-19 pandemic affected the project.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter