More than 700 residents of Katsina State are set to benefit from free hernia and hydrocele surgeries under a medical outreach programme organised by the Mangal Foundation, bringing relief to vulnerable families struggling with the cost of healthcare.
The foundation disclosed that over 1,000 people were screened during the exercise, with hundreds identified for surgical treatment and others provided with free medication based on their medical conditions.
Speaking at the launch of the outreach programme at the General Hospital, Katsina, on Wednesday, a member of the foundation’s Board of Trustees, Mr Hassan Kabir, said the initiative forms part of the organisation’s quarterly intervention aimed at expanding access to specialised healthcare services for underserved communities.
Kabir explained that beneficiaries diagnosed with conditions requiring surgery were enrolled for treatment, while those with less severe health challenges received medications and medical advice.
He revealed that about 150 children were scheduled for surgery on the first day of the exercise, adding that the operations would continue through next week to ensure all approved beneficiaries receive adequate care.
According to him, the intervention covers not only the surgeries but also medications and all essential materials needed for post-operative recovery, at no cost to the patients.
“The programme is organised every quarter as part of our commitment to supporting healthcare delivery and improving the well-being of vulnerable people across the state,” he said.
Kabir also praised the Chairman of the foundation, Alhaji Dahiru Barau-Mangal, describing him as a philanthropist deeply committed to improving healthcare access for disadvantaged communities.
He noted that experienced and qualified medical personnel had been deployed to oversee the surgeries and provide quality treatment throughout the exercise.
The outreach has already begun making a difference in the lives of beneficiaries and their families.
One of the beneficiaries, Jamila Abdullahi, expressed gratitude after undergoing surgery, saying her condition had improved significantly.
She commended the foundation and its chairman for consistently supporting the poor, widows, orphans and other vulnerable groups through humanitarian programmes.
In a similar vein, Khadija Rafukka, whose son, Abdullahi Ahmad, benefited from the initiative, applauded the foundation for offering free medical care to families who would otherwise struggle to pay for treatment.
She prayed for continued blessings, good health and prosperity for Alhaji Mangal, urging him to sustain the intervention.
Another beneficiary's parent, Amina Lawal, whose son, Abubakar Sadiq Lawal, was scheduled for surgery, said the programme had eased the financial burden on many low-income households.
Also speaking, Malam Labaran Amadu, father of beneficiary Amadu Tanimu, described Mangal as a compassionate philanthropist whose interventions have positively impacted countless lives.
He called on public officials, wealthy individuals and corporate organisations in Katsina State to emulate the foundation’s example by investing in programmes that improve the welfare and healthcare of the less privileged.
The medical outreach is expected to continue over the coming days, providing life-changing treatment and renewed hope for hundreds of residents across the state.
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