By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe
No fewer than 500 households from four communities in Gombe State have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the BREACH Initiative for Leadership Development in collaboration with the Gombe State Drugs and Medical Consumables Management Agency and other partners.
The healthcare intervention, held on Saturday at the Kagarawal Palace, provided medical services to residents of Malam Inna, Kagarawal, Sabon Fegi and parts of Unguwa Uku communities.
Beneficiaries received free medical consultations, laboratory tests and medications for various common ailments, while patients requiring surgical procedures and specialised orthopaedic attention were referred to relevant health facilities for further management.
Over 48 healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists and other medical personnel, participated in the outreach.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Hospital Management Board, Dr Bello Abdulkadir, alongside the Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Drugs and Medical Consumables Management Agency, Pharmacist Abubakar Muhammad Hassan, praised the initiative for supporting government efforts towards improving healthcare delivery in the state.
They described the programme as a valuable intervention that complements the state government’s commitment to making healthcare services more accessible to citizens, while encouraging beneficiaries to comply with medical advice and continue seeking proper healthcare when necessary.
The Project Coordinator of the Nigeria for Women Project, Hauwa Adamu Saraki, highlighted the importance of prioritising women’s health, education and economic empowerment, noting that healthier families contribute to stronger communities.
Also speaking, Dr Leah Illiya Jalo advised residents to maintain proper personal and environmental hygiene to prevent diseases, stressing that cleanliness remains essential for healthy living.
The Team Lead of BREACH Initiative for Leadership Development, Comrade Abdulazeez Sani Labaran, said the outreach was part of the organisation’s efforts to improve healthcare access among underserved populations.
He appreciated the Gombe State Government, development partners, volunteers and supporting institutions, including the School of Laboratory Technology, Department of Pharmacy of Gombe State University, Nazeef Health Centre and Santana Care Foundation, for their contributions towards the success of the exercise.
The District Head of Malam Inna, Kagarawal, Sabon Fegi and parts of Unguwa Uku, Alhaji Maina Kwairanja, commended the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful. He urged residents to embrace regular medical check-ups and make healthcare a priority.
