By Abdullahi Inuwa
The wife of the Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nafisa Nasir Idris, has inspected beneficiaries of a three-day free medical outreach organised by the NANAS Foundation in collaboration with the Kebbi State Ministry of Health in Argungu.
The outreach, which targeted women and other residents requiring medical attention, provided free surgical and general medical services as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare across the state.
The inspection visit was disclosed in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi by the Press Secretary to the Governor’s Wife, Binta Abdulhamid.
During the visit, Dr. Nafisa toured the medical facility, where she interacted with patients who had undergone various surgical procedures as well as those receiving treatment for different medical conditions.
She expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the exercise, particularly the successful surgeries recorded during the programme.
The Governor’s wife commended the medical team comprising doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals for their dedication and commitment to the wellbeing of the beneficiaries.
She also appreciated her husband, Governor Nasir Idris, for his continued support and encouragement, which she said contributed significantly to the success of the medical outreach.
Dr. Nafisa wished the patients still undergoing treatment a speedy recovery, while encouraging them to adhere to medical advice to ensure a smooth recovery process.
Also speaking on the outcome of the programme, the Kebbi State Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Yakubu Sama’ila Augie, and Dr. Lawal Kangiwa described the outreach as a major success.
They disclosed that all the surgical procedures conducted during the exercise were successfully completed, with no death recorded.
Among the procedures performed were surgeries for fibroids, vaginal prolapse and ovarian cysts.
The organisers said the medical intervention commenced two days before the inspection visit and had provided surgical care to 2,000 women, while another 150 patients suffering from various general medical conditions received free treatment.
The outreach is part of the NANAS Foundation’s humanitarian and healthcare interventions aimed at supporting vulnerable members of society and complementing government efforts to make quality medical services more accessible.
The successful completion of the surgeries without any reported death was described by health officials as a significant achievement, with the medical personnel urged to sustain their commitment to patient care.
The initiative further underscores the growing partnership between the NANAS Foundation and the Kebbi State Ministry of Health in delivering healthcare interventions to residents, particularly women who require specialised medical attention.
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