Kaduna Health College Brings Lifesaving Care to Doorsteps in Massive Free Medical Outreach

By Mayen Etim, Kaduna

The Womenhood College of Health Science and Technology on Tuesday organised a large-scale free medical outreach, delivering critical healthcare services to hundreds of residents in Anguwan Kanawa and surrounding communities in Kaduna North Local Government Area.

Speaking at the college’s annex campus, Provost Abdullahi Abdullah described the programme as part of the institution’s longstanding annual community service commitment.

“This is our regular yearly outreach to give back to society,” he said. “We usually hold it in Anguwan Dosa, but last year it took place in Kwaru Badarawa and the previous one in Hayin Kogi. This year, we chose to host it at our annex campus.”

The outreach began around 9:00 a.m., with medical teams providing a wide array of services. Dental care was a major highlight, with more than 50 patients receiving tooth extractions, scaling and polishing, and cavity fillings.

Medical personnel also conducted vital screenings for Hepatitis B, blood sugar levels, and hypertension. Provost Abdullah revealed that a significant number of participants discovered previously unknown health conditions.

“A majority of those screened were hypertensive, and many were completely unaware,” he noted. “We are also seeing younger people—those between 20 and 30 years old—with high or low blood pressure who had never been diagnosed. This exercise has helped them understand and begin addressing their health challenges.”

Dr. Nura Isah, one of the participating doctors, praised the smooth conduct of the programme.

“We have not encountered any challenges with the patients,” he said. “Since morning, everything has been smooth and very wonderful.”

Registrar Fatima Abdulmumi Salihu explained that the outreach extended far beyond Anguwan Kanawa, drawing residents from neighbouring areas including Anguwan Shanu, Anguwan Dosa, Badarawa, and Anguwan Sarki.

She stressed the life-changing value of regular health checks.

“Before this exercise, some people did not even know they were living with certain conditions,” she said. “By coming here, they are able to identify their ailments and receive appropriate diagnosis and treatment.”

Head of the Department of Community Health, Fatimah Suleiman, noted the high level of initial scepticism among attendees.

“Many patients initially argued that they did not have high blood pressure,” she recalled. “However, after proper checks, they realised their actual condition. Following diagnosis, they receive medication or are referred to consultants and pharmacists on site.”

She described the turnout as overwhelming, crediting the rapid spread of information through community networks.

Beneficiaries expressed deep gratitude for the initiative. Hamza Muhammad, a civil servant from Anguwan Kanawa, said he was delighted with the services received.

“We received information about the outreach and made time to attend,” he said. “We truly appreciate what the College is doing. I have received medication and am waiting for scaling and polishing treatment.”

Other residents, including 26-year-old Maryam Ahmed and 72-year-old Hajiya Hadiza Mohammed, also commended the college’s management.

“I came because of general body pains affecting my legs and back,” Hajiya Mohammed said. “I have seen the doctor and received my medication. It has been very good.”

Both women also benefited from dental services during the outreach.

The free medical outreach by Womenhood College of Health Science and Technology continues to demonstrate the powerful impact of institutional community engagement in bridging healthcare gaps in underserved areas of Kaduna.