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The Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) Cares Foundation, in partnership with the Benue State Government through the Bureau for International Cooperation and Development, has rolled out a significant intervention offering free prosthetic fittings to 330 amputees across the state.
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Announced during the BSUTH Health Hour radio sensitization programme, the initiative aims to restore mobility, improve quality of life, promote independence, and facilitate the social reintegration of amputees. Listeners were educated on the benefits of the programme, with key stakeholders outlining the fitting process and encouraging eligible beneficiaries to participate.
The first phase of the free fittings for 320 prosthetic limbs is scheduled to take place from July 20 to July 27, 2026, at the Prosthetic Department of the Benue State University Teaching Hospital in Makurdi. All registered beneficiaries have already been measured, and the team has called on them to report promptly within the scheduled dates.
Key figures involved in the announcement included Mr. Aondoaseer Leonard-Angelo Viashima, Director General of the Benue State Bureau for International Cooperation and Development; Mrs. Ejiro Egwuda, BSUTH Cares Foundation Coordinator; and Anita Ngozi from the Prosthetic Department. They assured participants that trained professionals will handle the fittings and provide guidance on the proper use and maintenance of the artificial limbs.
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Mr. Viashima further disclosed plans for additional phases in the coming years, emphasizing that BSUTH personnel have been trained to sustain prosthetic services beyond the current intervention. He urged prospective beneficiaries to register early for future support.
Extensive publicity in local languages has been undertaken to reach affected communities statewide. This life-changing programme reflects a compassionate effort by the state government and health partners to address the needs of individuals impacted by disabilities, often resulting from insecurity, accidents, or health conditions prevalent in the region.
The initiative has been welcomed as a positive step toward inclusive healthcare and rehabilitation in Benue State, offering renewed hope to hundreds of amputees.
