The free medical outreach at the palace of the Emir of Minna, Umaru Faruk Bahago, gave residents an opportunity to receive medical attention without paying for consultations or medication.
Like many other beneficiaries, Hassan Abdul attended the outreach seeking medical assistance. He had his blood pressure checked, consulted a doctor and received medication based on his symptoms.
He praised the organisation of the exercise and thanked the doctors and organisers for providing the service.
“They checked my blood pressure and gave me a number. After that, I went to see the doctor, who asked about my problem. After I explained it, I was given medication,” Hassan said.
Mairo Muhammad said the outreach offered hope of addressing her eye problem. She attended after hearing that free medical services would be available and was pleased to receive attention for her complaint.
She also had her blood pressure checked. She said the reading was 160, although the unit and clinical interpretation were not specified.
Mairo thanked the organisers and prayed for God’s blessings on them for providing medical assistance to residents.
The two beneficiaries were among residents who attended the outreach, organised by the Karnati Foundation in collaboration with Mohammed Jamuje, an APC candidate for the Niger State House of Assembly, at the Emir’s palace in Minna.
Speaking at the event, Karnati Foundation Chairman Musa Abubakar said the outreach was part of the foundation’s efforts to improve access to healthcare and support vulnerable people.
Abubakar said the foundation began providing relief materials and medical assistance to communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its activities have since expanded to include education, agriculture, food support and other interventions for disadvantaged people.
He described the event as the foundation’s seventh medical outreach in Minna and said between 1,500 and 2,000 people were expected to benefit.
According to Abubakar, the outreach offered basic health checks, consultations and medication for residents with various health concerns, including diabetes. Arrangements were also being made to refer patients requiring further care for additional assessment.
He said the foundation planned to extend similar initiatives to other senatorial districts in Niger State, adding that access to healthcare was essential to improving community well-being.
Abubakar said the initiative was motivated by a desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives, noting that community service did not necessarily require substantial resources, but a willingness to help others.
He expressed satisfaction with the turnout and organisation of the event, saying the beneficiaries’ happiness encouraged the foundation to continue the programme.
For beneficiaries such as Hassan and Mairo, the outreach provided an opportunity to consult health professionals and receive medical attention, highlighting the value of community-based programmes in bringing healthcare closer to residents.
