- Thousands Benefit from Free Surgeries in Sokoto.
- UNFPA & state government treat over 1,000 VVF patients in 6 years.
- Kindred Foundation offers costly reconstructive surgeries free for Noma victims.
Sokoto State has seen a surge of free medical surgeries in multiple outreach efforts, bringing relief to many who could not afford care.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that several humanitarian and health groups have teamed with government agencies to offer free surgical procedures across Sokoto. These services, ranging from eye operations to reconstructive surgeries, aim to assist vulnerable and underserved patients.
One initiative by ACAMEDICS in Yabo LGA offered free operations to patients dealing with hydrocele, hernia, appendix issues, as well as eye problems. Around 200 patients got major surgeries and 70 had eye issues addressed during the outreach.
Also, over the past six years, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in collaboration with the Sokoto State Government has carried out free surgeries and delivered care to more than 1,000 VVF sufferers. Half of those benefited women and girls have been rehabilitated and reintegrated into their communities.
Meanwhile, the Kindred Health Surgical Foundation, working with NOMA Children’s Hospital, recently provided free reconstructive surgeries for patients suffering from disfiguring head and neck conditions. These interventions often cost between ₦350,000 and ₦500,000 but were done at no fee to the patients.
Medical directors say such outreach programs are vital given the high cost of care, especially in specialized surgeries. The Sokoto State Ministry of Health has backed these efforts, providing operating theaters, staffing, and support for post-operative care.
Patients and community leaders have expressed gratitude, saying these surgeries not only heal physical ailments but restore dignity and hope. Many who avoided treatment due to cost are now able to undergo procedures that couldn’t have been funded individually.
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