LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Women Leaders Support Advancement (WLSA) Group has delivered free healthcare services to over 1,500 women and children in Kano State, targeting gaps in access to medical care for vulnerable communities.
The programme, organized by the women group, took place over two days at the Sharada Primary Healthcare Centre, with beneficiaries flooding the event from all 44 local government areas.
Speaking on the event, WLSA National Coordinator Fauziyah Buhari-Ado, said the outreach was designed to close critical gaps in healthcare delivery, especially for low-income families who struggle to access quality services.
“Today’s programme is more than an event; it is a promise to bridge gaps in healthcare access and restore dignity to our people. Healthy women build strong families, and healthy children secure a brighter future for Kano State,” Buhari-Ado noted.
Participants benefited from the free consultations, medications, diagnostic tests, and referrals for serious health conditions.
In addition to treatment, participants were given food supplies, including immune-boosting and nutrient-rich items to support their overall health.
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The initiative came at a period when Nigeria continues to face crippling challenges in healthcare access.
Despite efforts by the country’s Federal Ministry of Health to strengthen primary care, many communities still experience shortages in funding, personnel, and infrastructure.
WLSA leaders say collaboration played a key role in the programme’s success. Partners such as Chaya Hope Foundation and Ramat Care Foundation contributed to the outreach, alongside other supporting groups.
The Founder and Co-Founder of WLSA, Deborah Jan Hornecker and Maltilda Yilwatda, explained that the initiative is aimed at supporting government healthcare programmes while reaching the underserved.
Notably, the Kano State Commissioner for Health, Abubakar Yusuf, praised the intervention as timely, noting that the choice of location helped ensure easy access for residents in need.
Further details from the Director of Medical Services in Kano State, Shehu Abdullahi, showed that 64 medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and counsellors were fully involved in the programme.
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Services covered screening and treatment for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, malaria, hepatitis, syphilis, alongside HIV testing and counselling.
Community leaders like the revered Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, welcomed the effort.
Represented by the Hakimin Sharada, Alhaji Bashir Mahe, the Emir noted that women and children stand to benefit the most from such interventions.
The outreach also drew support from political leaders and local officials, many of whom reaffirmed their commitment to programmes that improve public health.
Ultimately, WLSA reiterated its plans to expand similar medical interventions across Nigeria, aiming to reach more vulnerable populations and strengthen community health outcomes nationwide.
