The Women Leaders Support Advancement (WLSA) Group says it has concluded plans to reach vulnerable Nigerians through a medical outreach across the 36 states of the federation.
Founder Speaks
Mrs. Deborah Jan-Hornecker, founder of the group, said this in an interview with reporters on Sunday in Kano State.
Jan-Hornecker said the programme would begin with a phased rollout in the northern region.
Targeting the Vulnerable
She said the outreach is part of a structured plan to cover the entire country and bridge healthcare gaps in underserved communities, especially among women and children.
“Not all women have the opportunity to work and earn income; some cannot even afford basic medications for malaria or high blood pressure.
“That is why this intervention is important—it brings relief, dignity, and hope to the vulnerable,” she said.
Previous Interventions
She noted that the group had carried out similar interventions in Nasarawa State, where hospitals in Karu Local Government Area received essential drugs and medical supplies.
Phased Expansion
“Our goal is to reach all 36 states of the federation. We are starting with the 19 northern states, with Kano as a key milestone.
“From here, we will move to Zamfara and Kaduna, and once we complete the North, we will extend the programme to the southern part of the country,” she said.
Closing Healthcare Gaps
Jan-Hornecker said the initiative is driven by a commitment to support Nigerians who cannot afford basic healthcare services.
“This is our little way of adding value to people’s lives. Not everyone can afford medical care, and we are using this intervention to help close the healthcare gap,” she said.
Impact in Kano
According to her, no fewer than 1,500 women and children benefited from free healthcare services during a two-day outreach at Sharada Primary Healthcare Centre in Kano Municipal.
She said participants drawn from the 44 local government areas of the state received free consultations, medications, diagnostic tests, and referrals for serious health conditions.
Commitment to Health Access
Jan-Hornecker said the nationwide rollout underscores WLSA’s commitment to improving access to healthcare and enhancing the well-being of vulnerable groups.
