Bwatiye Action Group Provides Free Medical Care for 2,000 Adamawa residents

Over 2,000 individuals across five local government areas in Adamawa State, Northeastern Nigeria, have benefited from a free medical outreach organized by the Bwatiye Action Group.

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The initiative, held at General Hospital Numan, featured the participation of 11 medical doctors and other healthcare professionals, with over 80 surgeries successfully conducted within three days.

Among the surgeries was a notable case led by Dr. Ralph Pius, the hospital’s Principal Medical Officer and a key member of the group, which resulted in the successful delivery of twin babies.

Vincent Ahijo, the initiator of the group, revealed that the initiative was made possible through the contributions of the group’s 600 members, who pooled resources totaling six million naira to fund the exercise.

He emphasized the importance of community involvement in supporting government efforts to address health challenges in underserved areas.

“We cannot rely solely on the government or politicians for everything. It’s high time we come together as individuals or groups to augment government efforts and reach those in need,” Ahijo stated.

He highlighted the need for mass sensitization campaigns to tackle ignorance, negligence, and poverty, which are major contributors to poor health outcomes in rural communities.

The exercise also provided crucial health screenings, including 1,000 HIV test kits and 600 hepatitis test kits supplied by the Adamawa State Ministry of Health.

Ahijo commended Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s administration for prioritizing health in its eight-point agenda and lauded Dr. Ralph Pius for his exceptional commitment and expertise. “Dr. Ralph is the brain behind our success. His passion for helping people without expecting anything in return is remarkable,” Ahijo added.

The initiative served as a call to action for well-meaning Nigerians to give back to their communities and address pressing health challenges, particularly in rural areas where access to medical care remains limited.