5,000 Residents to Benefit from Zamfara Govt, PCN’s Medical Outreach
Zamfara state government and the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) have begun a medical outreach, targeting 5,000 residents in the state.
The state Deputy Governor, Sen. Hassan Nasiha at the event, said the programme was a collaboration between the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria and the state government, that 2,000 persons would benefit from the free medical outreach in Gusau Local Government Area, with women and children mostly beneficiaries.
He said it was targeting beneficiaries from the four local governments in Zamfara Central Senatorial District.
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Nasiha said Gov Bello Matawalle was focusing on the continuous provision of free health care service delivery and free education in the state.He said the governor had approved the instant upgrade of Damba Health Care Centre to a full fledged General Hospital, while also directed the reconstruction of the General Hospital, Gusau to meet current medical needs of the people.
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One hundred and forty-seven (147) Primary Health Care Centres in all the 147 wards with ambulances to convey patients with major health concerns has been provided by the governor, Nasiha said.
He praised the PCN and other stakeholders for the ongoing medical outreach in the zone and appealed to the medical personnel to refer complicated cases to appropriate health facilities for further attention.
The Consultant, Dr Fatima Abdullahi, expressed appreciation to the government, the Gusau Emirate and all concerned for adequate mobilisation and publicity that led to the massive turnout of patients from all parts of Gusau Local Government Area.
