By Ahmad Saka
Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Foundation has organised a one day free medical and surgical outreach with the aim of providing critical healthcare services to underserved population in Bauchi
The outreach was conducted at the Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Islamic Centre on Wednesday in collaboration with the Al-Muhibbah Foundation, and Makka Eye Hospital.
Speaking at the occasion, the Deputy chairman of Sheikh Dahiru Foundation, Sayyadi Ahmad Tijjani Sheikh Dahiru, described the outreach as a meaningful way to mark the birthday of a renowned Global Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ibrahim Nyass 125 Maulud anniversary.
Tijjani said the celebration of this kind of Maulud is an annual event where the disciples of renowned global Islamic Scholar used to organise birthday celebration and celebrants from various African countries and beyond used to attend the occasion.
He saif "There is one programme we call sheikhs Week '(Makon Shehu') where scholars come from various academic backgrounds to present scholarlistics papers".
He said the medical outreach is one of the series activities lined up for the week-long Maulud anniversary which began on Saturday January 18, 2025 - Saturday January 25, 2025.
Sayyadi Tijjani explained that the preference of the foundation for supporting healthcare initiatives and other humanitarian activities designed to assist the less-privileged, especially in the area of Islamic education.
He said “The free medical and surgical outreach serves as a birthday gift to the community, providing solace and relief to those in need.”
The Scholar expressed immense joy at the opportunity to bring smiles to individuals who cannot afford medical treatment, and called on affluent members of the society to support vulnerable populations.
He reiterated the foundation’s dedication to positively impact on the lives of needy individuals and commended the smooth conduct of the programme culminating in its successful conduct.
The Deputy chairman emphasised the importance of collective efforts in addressing poverty and healthcare challenges bedeviling members of the society.
The Secretary of the medical team of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Foundation, Ahmad Sukhayraji Mahmood said that over 1000 benefited from the outreach.
He praised the collaboration, highlighting its transformative impact, stressing that, “Our partnership with the Al-Muhibbah Foundation and Makka Eye Hospital is driven by a shared commitment to assisting vulnerable individuals in the Society.”
Sukhayraji said the initiative changed countless lives through surgeries such as cataract removals, other eye surgeries, and the provision of eyeglasses.
He said The medical outreach has addressed a wide range of medical conditions, including fibroids, appendicitis, goitre, lumps, hernia, hydrocele, and eye-related diseases.
Meanwhile, a team of medical specialists conducted the surgeries, underscoring the foundation’s commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery in Bauchi State and beyond.
Beneficiaries of the programme have expressed heartfelt gratitude for the life-changing initiative, and commended the foundation’s efforts to improve healthcare accessibility to the people, as they prayed for continued blessings for the founder.
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