From Ibrahim Sidi Muh’d, Gusau
The Zamfara State Government has treated 6,842 surgical and medical cases through its comprehensive free modified medical outreach programme aimed at reducing healthcare costs for the common man in the state.
The free medical treatment programme began in August 2023 and has been conducted at Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, General Hospital Gusau, Eye Centre Gusau, and Farida Hospital, all located in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, who disclosed that phases 015, 016, and 017 of the Modified Medical Outreach were conducted from Friday, May 1, to Sunday, May 17, 2026.
According to the statement, the programme provided medical services including cataract surgeries, treatment of groin swellings such as hernias and hydroceles, vesicovaginal fistula repairs, and health education.
Part of the statement read: “The Zamfara State Government’s Special Modified Medical Outreach is part of Governor Dauda Lawal’s commitment to addressing serious medical cases and improving the health and well-being of the people of Zamfara State.
“The modified outreach offers free medical treatment for people suffering from common surgical conditions such as cataracts, hernias, hydroceles, and vesicovaginal fistula repairs.
“Beyond medical assistance, the programme also educates citizens on the importance of maintaining good health and wellness. This initiative is a positive step toward improving the overall health and well-being of the community.”
The statement added that the Modified Medical Outreach has treated surgical and medical cases through tele-screening and specialist care for patients in rural and semi-urban communities across the 14 local government areas of the state.
It further stated that the 17 phases conducted so far covered 5,282 surgical cases and 1,200 medical cases, including seropositive cases, groin swellings and lumps, cataract extraction, vesicovaginal fistula repairs, UV prolapse treatment, as well as other special and general surgeries.
“The state government will continue to provide such medical assistance in identified special cases for the benefit of vulnerable people across the state,” the statement added.
