The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Jigawa State has provided free healthcare services to 757 patients during a one-day Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers held at Chamo Primary Health Care Centre in Dutse.
The outreach, organised through the scheme’s Community Development Service, focused on vulnerable groups including pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, and the elderly, all of whom turned out in large numbers for medical diagnosis, treatment, and free medication.
NYSC Highlights Commitment to Rural Impact
Speaking during the inauguration, the NYSC State Coordinator, Bala Muhammad, described the exercise as a clear demonstration of the scheme’s commitment to improving lives in rural communities.
He called for stronger collaboration between government agencies, healthcare institutions, and corps members to sustain such initiatives, while commending the volunteer doctors for their dedication.
“Their commitment shows that youth service remains a vital tool for national development,” he said.
Muhammad noted that NYSC medical corps members led the outreach, treating a range of illnesses including malaria and hypertension. He added that the programme also featured health education sessions aimed at promoting preventive healthcare and proper hygiene practices.
Support from Key Stakeholders
The success of the outreach was supported by contributions from Ringim General Hospital, as well as notable individuals including Isa Chamo, Nura, and Muttaka Namadi, who donated essential drugs and resources.
Community Leaders Applaud Initiative
The District Head of Chamo, represented by his secretary Aminu Ibrahim, praised the initiative, noting that residents rarely have access to such quality healthcare without travelling long distances.
“Our people rarely access this level of care without traveling far,” he said.
Similarly, the head of the facility, Rabi’u Ali, said the high turnout highlighted the urgent need for regular outreach programmes in rural areas.
“The turnout proves the need for regular outreaches in rural facilities like ours,” he added.
Call for Expansion Across Communities
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Chamo Ward Development Association, Adamu Idris, described the outreach as highly impactful and called for similar initiatives to be replicated across other communities in the state.
“This is the kind of direct impact our ward needs,” he said, urging both government and private donors to support future programmes.
Adeola Kunle
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