Abuja: The Dahiru Bara’u Mangal Foundation says no fewer than 30,000 vulnerable patients have benefited from its free medical outreach programmes across Katsina State since 2018. A member of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, Hussaini Kabir, disclosed this at the commencement of a free hernia and hydrocele surgery programme at the General Hospital, Katsina.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Kabir explained that more than 700 vulnerable patients within and outside the state are expected to undergo free hernia and hydrocele surgeries. He highlighted that the initiative aims to improve access to quality healthcare for vulnerable residents. Patients diagnosed with these diseases are being screened before undergoing free surgeries, while those with minor ailments will receive free medications.
Kabir emphasized, “The programme is conducted periodically and is fully sponsored by Alhaji Dahiru Mangal to provide quality healthcare services to less privileged members of society. Patients requiring surgery will receive it free of charge, while those with less severe conditions will be treated with appropriate medications at no cost.”
He further mentioned that the foundation also sponsors free eye surgeries, urological procedures, and other specialised medical interventions across the state. Dr Saifullahi Bawale, a doctor, commended the foundation for complementing government efforts in healthcare delivery through sustained medical outreach programmes. He noted that the initiative had restored hope to thousands of vulnerable patients in the state who could not afford treatment. Adequate medical personnel, equipment, medications, and other facilities have been provided to ensure the success of the exercise.
Some beneficiaries at the general hospital expressed appreciation to the foundation for the intervention, saying that the gesture has restored their lost hopes. Malama Zulaihat Adamu from Jibia expressed happiness that her son will now undergo a free hernia surgery after waiting for a long time due to lack of funds by the family. Shamsu Abubakar, another patient, also commended the foundation for sponsoring his eye surgery, praying that it should be the end of his eye problem. Firdausi Muhammad from Batsari described the programme as a major relief for patients unable to pay for surgical treatment and prayed for continued blessings for the foundation’s founder.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the foundation has also continued its free eye care outreach for 2,000 patients at the Katsina Eye Centre, where patients are being screened and treated. Patients requiring eyeglasses are provided with free glasses, while those diagnosed with conditions requiring surgery are scheduled for eye operations under the programme.