From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina
The Dahiru Bara’u Mangal Foundation has expanded its free healthcare intervention in Katsina State to include surgical operations for fibroid and appendicitis, targeting 2,800 beneficiaries.
The foundation also disclosed that more than 7,000 people had benefited from its free healthcare services across the state in 2026.
A member of the foundation’s Board of Trustees, Hussaini Kabir, disclosed this on Saturday during the commencement of its last-quarter medical intervention exercise.
He said the programme was aimed at improving access to healthcare, particularly for vulnerable and less privileged people who could not afford the cost of medical treatment.
According to him, the latest exercise was the foundation’s third medical outreach in 2026, with more than 800 patients expected to benefit.
Kabir explained that the surgical intervention covered patients suffering from fibroid, appendicitis, hernia and hydrocele, among other medical conditions.
He said patients were being screened to determine their health challenges and identify those requiring surgical operations or other forms of medical attention.
He added that beneficiaries requiring surgery would undergo the procedures free of charge, while others would receive medications and professional medical advice.
Kabir stressed that the foundation had not imposed a limit on the number of patients to be screened, adding that everyone who presented for medical attention would be assessed.
He said the programme was open to all Nigerians, irrespective of their state of origin, and emphasised that beneficiaries would not be required to pay for the services.
According to him, the intervention was fully sponsored by the foundation’s founder, Alhaji Dahiru Bara’u Mangal, as part of his commitment to supporting vulnerable members of society.
On eye care, Kabir said the foundation had also provided free eye examinations, surgical operations, prescription glasses and medications to people with various eye-related conditions.
He explained that the intervention was designed to assist people experiencing visual difficulties who could not afford treatment and corrective glasses.
The trustee disclosed that the foundation, established in 2018, had so far supported more than 33,507 people through its various humanitarian interventions.
“In 2026 alone, about 10,200 people have benefited from free healthcare services for different illnesses and medical conditions,” he said.
He added that the foundation’s activities extended beyond healthcare to include educational assistance and other humanitarian support for disadvantaged people.
Kabir acknowledged the support of the Katsina State Government, particularly in providing medical facilities and personnel to complement the foundation’s interventions.
Also speaking, one of the medical personnel involved in the exercise, Dr Aliyu Ibrahim Zakka, explained the screening procedures and assessment of patients requiring surgical operations.
One of the beneficiaries, Rabi’atu Ibrahim, expressed appreciation to the foundation, saying the intervention had brought relief to her.
Another beneficiary, Malama Hafsat Adamu, commended the initiative and urged wealthy individuals to emulate Mangal by supporting vulnerable members of society.
The beneficiaries prayed for God’s continued blessings upon Mangal and his family and urged him to sustain the humanitarian activities.
The latest medical outreach commenced at the General Hospital, Katsina, and the Katsina Eye Centre as part of the foundation’s periodic healthcare interventions.
