The Zamfara State Government has treated 6,842 surgical and medical cases through its comprehensive, free, modified medical outreach programme.
The free medical treatment programme began in August 2023 and was provided at Yariman Bakura Special Hospital, General Hospital Gusau, Eye Centre Gusau, and Farida Hospital.
A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that phases 015, 016, and 017 of the Modified Medical Outreach were held from Friday, 1st to Sunday, 17 May 2026.
The statement added that the programme provided medical services for cataract surgeries, groin swellings such as hernias and hydroceles, repairs of vesicovaginal fistulas, and health education.
The statement read in parts: “The Zamfara State Government’s Special Modified Medical Outreach is part of Governor Dauda Lawal’s resolve to address identified serious medical cases to enhance the health and well-being of the people of Zamfara.
