ATBUTH Collaborates with Jude Global Alliance to Advance Childhood Cancer, Research

By Adamu IMAM Bauchi

ATBUTH Collaborates with Jude Global Alliance to Advance Childhood Cancer, Research

By Adamu IMAM, Bauchi

The management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) Bauchi announces the signing of a Medical Institution Membership Agreement (MIMA) with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA, marking its formal inclusion into the prestigious St. Jude Global Alliance.

This was disclosed by the management of the institution through the public relations officer Usman Abdullahi Koli and made available to Journalists in Bauchi.

The statement explained that, the partnership represents a major milestone in the hospital’s commitment to improving the survival rates and quality of life of children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases across Nigeria and the sub-Saharan region.

Furthermore, says by virtue of this collaboration, ATBUTH becomes a recognized Member Institution of the St. Jude Global Alliance, joining a worldwide network of leading hospitals and research centers dedicated to advancing pediatric oncology care, research, and capacity development.

Meanwhile, the management under the leadership of the institution Chief Medical Director, Professor Yusuf Bara Jibrin, described the development as a significant stride in the hospital’s quest for global excellence in pediatric oncology and international medical collaboration.

He emphasized that the partnership reflects ATBUTH’s vision to provide world-class care and hope to children and families facing the challenges of childhood cancer, adding that it will enhance research capacity, expand clinical expertise, and align the hospital’s operations with international best practices.

The statement added that, Professor Jibrin signed the agreement alongside Dr. Kefas John Bwala, Coordinator, Children Oncology Group and Paediatric Surgeon, who expressed optimism about the collaboration, describing it as a new dawn for pediatric oncology in Bauchi and Nigeria. 

He noted that the alliance will provide access to global mentorship, standardized treatment protocols, and specialized training opportunities that will strengthen the hospital’s ability to manage childhood cancers effectively.

However, they maintained that, this partnership places ATBUTH Bauchi among the few institutions in Nigeria aligned with St. Jude’s global mission to advance cures and prevention of pediatric catastrophic diseases through cutting-edge research, compassionate treatment, and continuous professional development. It further underscores the hospital’s growing reputation as a center of excellence in healthcare, research, and innovation.