
Hydrocele and Hernia Surgeries
Amen Health Care and Empowerment Foundation commenced Hydrocele and Hernia surgeries in October 2020 in Gombe State to reverse the effect of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) on the scrotum of affected men.
Though Hernia is not caused by LF, we have combined both because there are co-morbidities and presents similar physical manifestation. Funding for Hernia is from counterpart funds.
In Osun State, a flag-off ceremony to commence Hydrocele surgeries was held on the 14th of August 2023.
Data of Hydrocele and Hernia surgeries as at 10th July 2024
Gombe State
Number of Hydrocele surgeries
ADULT - 1,211
SAC - 1,214
Number of Hernia surgeries
ADULT - 691
SAC - 53
Osun State
Number of Hydrocele surgeries
ADULT - 8
SAC - 3
Number of Hernia surgeries
ADULT - 13
SAC - 7