CurrentReport Blog In a major effort to support flood victims in Bauchi State, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali-Pate, has initiated a free medical outreach programme. The initiative targets thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) impacted by devastating floods in the Bauchi North Senatorial District.
The programme, launched at the IDP camp in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area, provides critical healthcare services to individuals affected by the disaster. Prof. Ali-Pate praised the medical teams, stating, “We must do everything we can to provide relief to our citizens in these difficult times.”
So far, over 1,200 individuals have received treatment for common diseases such as malaria, pneumonia, hypertension, and skin conditions. The Minister emphasized that all medical services, including examinations, diagnoses, and treatments, are offered free of charge. He further assured that the outreach will extend to all nine flood-affected local government areas, with a goal to treat 250 individuals per region.
Dr. Yusuf Bappa, Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Bauchi, confirmed that severe cases are being referred to the Federal Medical Centre in Azare for advanced care.
