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1,500 women, children get free medical care in Kano outreach

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  • Over 1,500 women and children in Kano State received free medical care during a two-day outreach program.
  • The initiative, organized by the Women Leaders Support Advancement Group, provided consultations, medications, and referrals to address healthcare access challenges in Nigeria.
  • The program also distributed food items and highlighted the importance of collaboration between government agencies, partners, and community groups to improve public health.

The Women Leaders Support Advancement Group (WLSA) has successfully concluded a significant medical outreach in Kano State, providing essential healthcare services to over 1,500 women and children. This initiative directly addresses the persistent challenges within Nigeria's healthcare system, where access to affordable and quality medical services remains a critical issue for many low-income households.

Our outreach at the Sharada Primary Healthcare Centre offered free medical consultations, medications, and diagnostic tests, with referrals for more serious conditions. Beyond immediate medical needs, we also distributed vital food items, including immune boosters and nutrient-rich supplies, recognizing the holistic approach required for community well-being. This effort underscores WLSA's commitment to bridging healthcare gaps and restoring dignity to vulnerable populations.

Today’s programme is more than an event; it is a promise to bridge gaps in healthcare access and restore dignity to our people.

— Fauziyah Buhari-AdoSpeaking at the event, the WLSA national coordinator expressed the significance of the medical outreach.

We are immensely grateful for the support of the Kano State Government and our various partners, including the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria, Chaya Hope Foundation, and others. Their collaboration was instrumental in the success of this program. As WLSA National Coordinator, Fauziyah Buhari-Ado stated, "Healthy women build strong families, and healthy children secure a brighter future for Kano State." This sentiment drives our mission to extend such interventions across all 36 states of the federation, complementing government efforts and inspiring broader societal support for the needy.

Healthy women build strong families, and healthy children secure a brighter future for Kano State.

— Fauziyah Buhari-AdoThe WLSA national coordinator highlighted the long-term impact of improved healthcare for women and children.
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