The Chairman of Kuje Area Council in FCT, Mr Abdullahi Sabo, has said many residents face challenges in accessing quality healthcare due to financial constraints, geographical barriers and lack of awareness.
Speaking Saturday in Abuja, during a medical outreach organised by West African College of Physicians (WACP) in Kuje, Sabo who was represented by his personal assistant, Mr Mohammed-Gimba Ebbo, said the medical outreach bridges many gap as it provides free medical services, consultations, screenings and treatments to those who need them most.
He urged residents of the council to take full advantage of the free medical services available, adding that their health is paramount.
He expressed gratitude to WACP for the initiative, adding that it dedication to public health is commendable, while calling for future collaborations.
He said: “This initiative underscores the college’s commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and quality in our community.
“The importance of this medical outreach cannot be overstated. Many residents face challenges in accessing quality healthcare due to financial constraints, geographical barriers, or lack of awareness.
“This outreach bridges that gap, providing free medical services, consultations, screenings, and treatments to those who need them most.
“The benefits of this outreach are multifaceted: Early detection and treatment of diseases, improved health awareness and education, enhanced quality of life for beneficiaries and strengthened healthcare infrastructure in our community.”
In her response, the College President, Dr Rose Macauley, a Liberian, stated that access to quality healthcare is not just a privilege, but a fundamental human right that every citizen deserves.
She added that the medical outreach initiative is a testament to WACP commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind, regardless of their location or economic status.
“Although the Nigeria chapter has been conducting medical outreach as a pre-Annual General Scientific Meeting (AGSM) activity, this is the first time the college is undertaking this as a pre-AGSM activity. We are grateful to Nigeria chapter for organising this medical outreach.
” This medical outreach programme is more than just a service; it is a lifeline for many who have been unable to access regular medical care.
“It is our hope that those individuals seen by the doctors today continue to seek care in health facilities near their locations.
” It is the collective responsibility of providers to care for the health of our people and that starts with initiative likes this,” she said.
Earlier, when the team from WACP paid a courtesy visit to Gomo Palace (the traditional ruler), to intimate their purpose in Kuje community, the Palace Chief, Alhaji Haruna Jilbrin, said the issue of healthcare is a service to humanity.