The Dahiru Bara’u Mangal Foundation has launched a free healthcare intervention program targeting 2,800 residents in Katsina State. The program includes surgical operations for fibroids, appendicitis, hernia, and hydrocele. According to Hussaini Kabir, a member of the foundation's Board of Trustees, the program aims to improve access to healthcare for vulnerable and less privileged persons who cannot afford medical treatment.
The foundation has already provided free healthcare services to over 10,200 people across Katsina State in 2026. This latest exercise is the third medical outreach organized by the foundation this year. Patients are being screened to determine their health challenges and identify those requiring surgical operations or other forms of medical attention. Beneficiaries requiring surgery will undergo the procedures free of charge, while others will receive medications and professional medical advice.
The program is open to all Nigerians, irrespective of their state of origin. The foundation's founder, Alhaji Dahiru Bara’u-Mangal, is fully sponsoring the intervention as part of his commitment to supporting vulnerable members of society. The foundation has not imposed a limit on the number of patients to be screened, and everyone who presents for medical attention will be assessed.
The foundation has also provided free eye examinations, surgical operations, prescription glasses, and medications to people with various eye-related conditions. The eye care intervention aims to assist people experiencing visual difficulties who cannot afford the cost of treatment and corrective glasses. So far, the foundation has supported over 33,507 people through its various humanitarian interventions.
The Katsina State Government has been supportive of the foundation's activities, providing medical facilities and personnel to complement its interventions. The foundation's activities extend beyond healthcare to include educational assistance and other humanitarian support for disadvantaged persons. The latest medical outreach commenced at the General Hospital, Katsina, as part of the foundation's periodic healthcare interventions.
Beneficiaries have expressed appreciation for the foundation's intervention, which has brought relief to them. They have commended the initiative and urged wealthy individuals to emulate Mangal by supporting vulnerable members of society. The foundation's efforts have been recognized as a significant contribution to improving healthcare access in Katsina State.
The Dahiru Bara’u Mangal Foundation was established in 2018 and has been actively engaged in humanitarian activities since then. Its commitment to supporting vulnerable members of society has earned it recognition and appreciation from the Katsina State Government and the beneficiaries of its interventions.
Key points
- The foundation's program is open to all Nigerians, irrespective of their state of origin.
- The foundation has provided free healthcare services to over 10,200 people across Katsina State in 2026.
- The foundation's activities extend beyond healthcare to include educational assistance and other humanitarian support for disadvantaged persons.
