By Muhammad Salisu K
The Galadiman Kano Abdulkadir Abbas Foundation has shown remarkable kindness by offering free healthcare services to over 550 vulnerable patients in Kano state.
NEWSKEEPER discovered that the two-day medical outreach programme, held on Wednesday at Ramin Jigawa Quarters, Gwale LGA, and Gidan Galamida, Chiranchi quarters, aimed to support less privileged patients with free medical care, diagnosis, and medication.
Our Correspondent reports that the foundation's programme has brought joy to many, including Safara'u Aliyu, an ulcer patient and malaria who said, "I'm so happy to receive free medical care. May God bless the foundation."
Another beneficiary, Mariya Muhammad, aged 47 living in Dorayi quarters, praised the foundation, saying, "I was diagnosed, given malaria treatment and free drugs. They've taken good care of me, and I'm grateful."
Aisha Abbas, another beneficiary, said, "I brought my 7 year child who's suffering from malaria. I'm so grateful for the free medical care. May God reward them abundantly."
Beneficiary Ibrahim Adahama expressed gratitude while interviewed by Arewa PUNCH saying, "I'm so happy to receive free medical care and medication for my diabetes case. May God bless the foundation."
Gambo Ahmad Kabir, another beneficiary, said, "I came here with my sick child, and they've taken good care of us. Thank you, Galadiman Kano Abdulkadir Abbas Foundation."
Also praising the foundation, Hafsa Abdrrahman, a house wife and beneficiary of the programme, said "I'm so grateful for the free medical care given to me over my eyes problems. May God reward them abundantly."
Speaking on the programme, Chairman of the foundation, Muttaka Abubakar, said, "We conducted a one-day medical outreach to support less privileged patients at the centre, rendering services, diagnosing, and giving free drugs to over 250 patients with different illnesses, including children on the day one of the programme."
According to the chairman the foundation had initially planned to treat 150 patients, but the massive turnout forced them to almost double the number right from the day one.
Also commenting, Abdullahi Bayero, the grand patron of the foundation, praised the programme, saying, "This is the first time the foundation arranged this kind of medical outreach, and it's had a great impact."
"The foundation's programme has shown that kindness and compassion can go a long way in making a difference in people's lives," he emphasised.
In a remark, the Financial Secretary of the foundation, Sani Hassan, revealed that the programme was funded by the contribution gathered from individual members of the family.
"We gathered money, bought what's needed for the exercise, and paid for all that's needed for the success of the programme," he said.
On his part, the Incharge of Ramin Jigawa Health and Maternity Clinic, Gwale LGA, Mr. Nazifi Rabi'u, thanked the foundation for the support.
"The clinic was in dire need of assistance, and this programme has helped us become more known to the public," he said.
While commenting on the development, the chairman of Rimin Jigawa Clinic renamed after late Colonel Daudu Sulaiman, Mr. Yahaya Magaji, appealed to the Kano State Government to complete the upgrading project of the centre.
"We're grateful for the foundation's support, but we need the government's help to complete the project," he said.
Responding when interviewed exclusively by our correspondent on the gesture, Mrs. Sa'adatu Daudu Sulaiman, a deputy chairman of the foundation, revealed plans to introduce more life-saving programmes for less privileged patients in the state.
"We've seen a lot of improvement in our annual programme, and we'll continue to expand it," she said.
She highlighted further that "as the foundation continues to expand its programmes, many more lives are expected to be impacted."
"The Galadiman Kano Abdulkadir Abbas Foundation's free medical outreach programme is a testament to the power of community service and kindness, we urge other similar foundation and wealthy individuals to emulate," she appealed.
"The programme has set an example for others to follow, and its impact will be felt for a long time," she concluded.
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