Health Minister, NPHCDA offer free medicare to 1,000 Bauchi residents

Rauf Oyewole, Bauchi

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), in partnership with the National Assembly, have offered free medical services to more than 1,000 residents of Dass, Bauchi State.

The outreach was held at the General Hospital, Dass Saturday where patients received essential medical services, including general outpatient consultations, free medications and assistive devices. Also, various surgeries were conducted free.

A Consultant Gynecologist with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) Bauchi, Dr. Abdullahi Muhammad Kabir, who led the team, explained the importance of the interventions in addressing healthcare gaps and providing care to underserved communities.

According to him, the outreach aimed to alleviate the suffering of patients who cannot afford medical treatment while also promoting overall community health. “This initiative demonstrates the power of teamwork in delivering healthcare services. I appreciate every member of the team for their hard work, and I hope this outreach inspires further interventions to reach even more people in need,” Dr. Kabir added.

“The support we received from partners, sponsors, and volunteers has made a tremendous difference in achieving the program’s goals. Their dedication to improving healthcare delivery is truly commendable,” he noted.

Kabir said that all necessary materials, including medications, surgical supplies, and assistive devices, were adequately provided to meet the needs of the beneficiaries.

The medical team comprised medical doctors with consultants from various specialties, nurses, anesthetists, health records attendants, pharmacists, and other essential healthcare providers.