The Zamfara State Government has completed ten rounds of its free modified medical outreach program, successfully delivering healthcare services to 3,447 residents across the state.
Launched in July 2023, the Special Modified Medical Outreach Program was designed to provide free treatments for cataract surgeries, groin swellings such as hernias and hydroceles, vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) repairs, and to promote health education.
In a statement issued by the Spokesperson of the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the medical outreach was conducted across several healthcare facilities including Yariman Bakura Special Hospital, General Hospital Gusau, Eye Centre Gusau, and Farida Hospital.
According to the statement, the tenth phase of the outreach was successfully carried out in October 2025, marking a milestone in the administration’s efforts to extend healthcare to vulnerable citizens.
“In his resolve to address some identified medical issues, Governor Lawal’s administration launched a free modified medical outreach program to provide medical assistance to vulnerable individuals in need,” the statement noted.
It continued: “The modified outreach offers free medical treatment for people suffering from common surgical conditions such as cataracts, hernias, hydroceles, and vesicovaginal fistula repairs.
“Besides medical assistance, the program educates citizens about the importance of maintaining good health and wellness. This initiative is a positive step towards improving the community’s overall health and well-being.
“The Outreach, which started in August 2023, has so far treated 3,447 cases in 10 phases using tele-screening to provide specialist care to patients from rural and semi-urban areas, covering the 14 local government areas of the State.
“This remarkable intervention by the Zamfara State Government has enabled patients in remote locations to receive the medical attention they need from qualified professionals.
“The ten phases that have been operated so far include 1,659 cases of Groin Swellings & Lumps/Special, 1,081 Cataract Extractions/Others, and 118 Vesico-vaginal/Rectal Fistulas (VVF).”
What You Should Know
Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration launched the modified medical outreach to make essential healthcare accessible to underserved communities in Zamfara.
Over 3,400 people have benefited from surgeries and treatments across ten phases, reflecting the government’s sustained effort to improve healthcare delivery and promote wellness throughout the state.
