The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ali Pate, has launched a three-day medical outreach through his Chigari Foundation, targeting 3,000 underprivileged residents in Bauchi State.
Speaking during the outreach over the weekend, Dr. Ashiru Abubakar, Technical Assistant to the Minister, noted that around 100 pediatric and gynecological consultations and surgeries, both minor and major, would be provided.
He added that the Foundation will perform about 30 cataract extractions, offer reading glasses to over 50 people as resources permit, and provide free consultations, medications, and radiological investigations.
Abubakar explained that the initiative is a partnership involving the Minister, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), and other professional associations.
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“All involved share the Minister’s vision and are pleased to volunteer their time and expertise to provide free healthcare to the large population in Bauchi metropolis,” he said.
“Currently, surgeries are underway at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, with the hospital management dedicating a space to cater to these underserved individuals.”
“The outreach will provide additional services, including dental consultations, day procedures, ultrasound, obstetrics consultations, general outpatient services, laboratory tests, nutritional counseling, and pharmaceutical assistance.”