Report Reveals What Kidney Disease Researchers Found in Yobe Water Samples
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) research has been conducted on the water consumed by residents of Gashua town in Yobe State
- Nephrologists, geologists, chemists, physicians, geneticists, and environmental scientists conducted the research
- Prof. Mahmoud Maina, the Lead Researcher and Director, Biomedical Research and Training Centre (BioRTC), Yobe State University, Damaturu, shared more details about the research
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Yobe State - Kidney researchers have detected heavy metal presence in samples of water consumed by residents of Gashua town in Yobe State.
This was the preliminary report on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) research conducted in the area.
It was gathered that Gashua, Jakusko, and other communities along the Yobe River are badly hit by a decades-old renal failure burden.
This has resulted in high mortality and morbidity rates in the areas.
Prof. Mahmoud Maina, the Lead Researcher and Director, Biomedical Research and Training Centre (BioRTC), Yobe State University, Damaturu, said metals like cadmium, lead, and arsenic were potential triggers of CKD.
According to Maina, this should not be close to the environment in normal circumstances.
Maina is a neuroscientist and Adviser to Governor Mai Mala Buni on Science, Research, and Innovation in the northeast state.
As reported by Daily Trust, he made this known in Damaturu on Monday, December 29, 2025.
“If you find them close to your environment, then know that they can result in not only kidney disease but also other conditions like cancer and dementia.”
He said the report also revealed that CKD was significantly driven by known conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
The director added that fishermen in the area were mostly affected by the disease as compared to others.
Speaking about the research, he said over 3,000 human and environmental samples, including urine, blood, food items, farm soil, river, and borehole water for the research.
He explained that the research was conducted by BioRTC, in collaboration with a 50-man team of scientists from the US, UK, Ghana, among others.
The director said nephrologists, geologists, chemists, physicians, geneticists, and environmental scientists are the experts who participated in the state government-sponsored research.
Kidney failure survivor organises free health checks
Recall that a kidney transplant survivor, Damilola Osuolale, turned her pain into purpose through a free health outreach in Oyo state focused on kidney health and disease prevention.
Residents gathered anxiously at Orita Challenge, Ibadan, as doctors offered free tests, medications, and vital kidney education on hidden illnesses.
Organised by the Precious Kidney Health Empowerment Foundation, the outreach helped many discover their true health status and gain a chance to live healthier.
First-class graduate diagnosed with kidney failure.
Legit.ng also reported that a medical expert says that both kidneys of 27-year-old First Class graduate, Raphael Ezechukwu, have failed.
The medical doctor says that Ezechukwu has less than two months to live, if help does not come his way to have his kidneys transplanted.
The patient sends heartfelt request to individuals and charity organizations to help him embark on the medical treatment.
Source: Legit.ng
