Al Sadaqah Jariyah Humanitarian Organisation has provided free cervical cancer screening to more than 380 women across Nasarawa, Sokoto, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as part of its 2025 Medical Outreach Impact initiative.
The screenings, conducted in collaboration with major health facilities, including the Federal University Teaching Hospital (FUTH) Lafia, Reliance Specialist Hospital Sokoto, Maryam Abacha Women and Children’s Welfare Clinic Sokoto, Specialist Hospital Sokoto, and the Federal Medical Centre Jabi, Abuja, were aimed at improving early detection and saving lives.
According to the Foundation’s impact report, Nasarawa recorded 201 beneficiaries; Abuja screened 141 women, while Sokoto reached 43 women across three centres.
“In total, the initiative cost ₦2.8 million, funded through donations and partner sponsorships, with ₦188,050 left to support future projects.”
Speaking on the importance of the programme, the founder, Fatimah Y. Abdulqadir, said the initiative reflected the organisation’s commitment to bridging healthcare gaps for underserved women.
“In Nigeria, many women lack access to standard cervical screenings. Early detection dramatically increases treatment success and saves lives. This outreach brought that opportunity directly to women who need it most,” she said.
The Chairman of the board, Prof. Saad A. Ahmed, expressed gratitude to donors, hospitals, and volunteers, noting that the positive feedback underscored the necessity of expanding the programme.
The organisation emphasised that women identified for follow-up had been placed on care navigation and support, while each screening event included on-site counseling and referrals for further diagnosis or treatment.