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BATMEDICS, a medical and humanitarian support group affiliated to President Bola Tinubu’s support network, has provided free medical services to about 10,000 residents across seven locations in Kaduna State.
In a statement issued by Petra Akinti Onyegbule, the Director, Medical, Research and Communication BATMEDICS, said the outreach, conducted under the supervision of the Minister of Health and in collaboration with the Medical Directorate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Committee, was designed to bring essential healthcare services closer to residents, particularly those who struggle to afford hospital bills and other medical expenses.
According to the statement, out of the 10,000 beneficiaries reached, about 3,000 received eye screening, while 212 underwent surgical procedures.
“The initiative also focused on preventive healthcare, early detection of medical conditions and timely treatment, with the aim of reducing the burden of healthcare costs on low-income households” the statement explained..
Speaking on the intervention, BATMEDICS Director-General, Dr Ojeje Onimisi, said the outreach reflected the organisation’s commitment to ensuring that medical interventions went beyond diagnosis to include treatment and other essential healthcare services.
Onimisi stressed that the impact of medical outreach programmes should be measured not only by the number of people reached but also by the tangible improvements they bring to beneficiaries’ lives.
“Medical outreach is not just about the number of people reached; it is about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. By taking these services to seven locations in Kaduna, BATMEDICS has helped bring essential healthcare closer to thousands of people who need it,” he said.
He reaffirmed BATMEDICS’ commitment to supporting programmes that expand access to healthcare and promote the wellbeing of Nigerians.
Some beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the intervention, describing the free services as timely relief amid the rising cost of medical care.
A beneficiary, Amina Musa, said the eye screening provided an opportunity to assess her eyesight without the immediate financial burden associated with accessing such services in a hospital.
“I am grateful that this programme came to our community. Many people need medical attention but cannot always afford to visit a hospital. Being screened here has given me the opportunity to know more about my eye health,” she said.
Another beneficiary, Ibrahim Sani, said the outreach enabled residents to access medical attention that might otherwise have been delayed because of financial constraints.
He commended BATMEDICS for bringing healthcare professionals closer to the people and urged the organisation to sustain the initiative and extend it to more communities.
Similarly, Fatima Abdullahi said the programme demonstrated the importance of taking healthcare services directly to communities, especially for residents facing financial and logistical challenges in accessing hospitals.
She called for regular medical outreaches, noting that routine screening and prompt treatment could help identify health conditions before they became more serious.
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