No fewer than 100 vulnerable patients suffering from urological ailments in Katsina and neighboring areas are set to benefit from a free surgical intervention sponsored by Alhaji Dahiru Barau-Mangal.
The initiative was disclosed by MrHussaini Kabir, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Mangal Foundation, during the inauguration ceremony of their last quarter medical outreach on Wednesday in Katsina.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ongoing medical exercise is taking place at the Amadi Rimi Orthopaedic Hospital in Batagarawa Local Government Area.
Kabir explained that the foundation conducted the medical outreach every quarter, attracting more than 260 patients from within Katsina and beyond, in 2025.
He stated that the intervention, which formed part of the foundation’s corporate social responsibility, focuses on screening and treating patients suffering from various urological conditions.
He added that while some patients would receive free treatment and medication after screening, others requiring specialised care would also be fully attended to.
Kabir said, “Those patients who need surgery had earlier been referred for a series of laboratory investigations.
“Today, we have commenced the surgical procedures.
“More importantly, the foundation will take full responsibility for all expenses related to the surgery, including post-operative care, until each patient fully recovers and is discharged.”
Kabir further stated that the foundation was dedicated to empowerment, development, education, and charitable causes, with a strong focus on supporting the poor and vulnerable, particularly in healthcare delivery and economic skill development.
One of the beneficiaries, Malam Dauda Waziri, shared his emotional experience, explaining that he had endured the illness for a long time but was unable to undergo surgery due to financial constraints.
Commending the Mangal foundation for the life-changing gesture, Waziri said his long-held dream of regaining good health had finally become a reality.
Another beneficiary, Malam Ibrahim Lawal, revealed that he had lived with the urological condition for over three years but could not afford the expensive surgery.
“Thanks be to Almighty Allah that someone, out of kindness, has come to our aid.
“I call on other wealthy individuals to emulate this gesture and support less-privileged people like me,” he called.
Also expressing gratitude, Hassan Usman, another beneficiary, described the intervention as an “unforgettable moment,” noting that it had restored hope and dignity to many patients and their families.
